Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended)

With access to industry experts from our emergency and counter-terrorism services, this extended forensic science with criminology degree is the perfect platform for your future career.

Our degree in forensic science with criminology covers subjects such as biology and physiology, forensic geoscience, and chemistry for life science. We have introduced new criminology modules that will enhance your learning in areas of criminal justice and the media. You'll also study modules in criminology, including policing, violence in society and the psychology of terrorism. Hands-on study includes sessions held in the lab and at mock crime scenes.

The course begins with a foundation year to get you ready for degree-level learning. You'll then study the same modules offered on our three-year course.

Our new scenario-based investigation will offer an authentic style of teaching in year 1, 2 and 3 of the programme aligning theoretical knowledge to practical skills for forensic scientists, bringing to life the “Crime Scene to Court” approach with industry support from our partners at Forensic Access Limited. Gain the confidence to report and present your findings in keeping with the Forensic Regulators Codes of Practice.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the professional body for forensic science worldwide.

What you should know about this course
• No 3 London university overall (Complete University Guide 2027)



• The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more



• Practical facilities allow you to practice scenarios you will find in the workplace, including crime scene examination rooms and vehicles and an entomology facility



• This four-year course mirrors the three-year but adds a foundation year with lower entry requirements, covering criminological perspectives, crime theory and criminal justice



- 100% of students feel that their course develops their knowledge and skills they will need for their future (National Student Survey, 2025).

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.