BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended)
What students say
Based on about 144 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich?
The average entrant had 80 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Does BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) at University of Greenwich?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.