Forensics team enjoy success in latest Complete University Guide rankings

Forensic Science at Kent Ranked 4th in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2020

Forensic Science Degree Kent

As summer approaches, many students around the world are currently researching universities and the exciting degree courses that could shape their future. The Complete University Guide is a trusted resource that can provide students with important information as they look at finding the right course and university for them.

In the latest guide, The Complete University Guide 2020Forensic Science at Kent has ranked 4th overall – a fantastic achievement for the team.

The Complete University Guide 2020

Kent’s 4th ranking in the Forensic Science League Table 2020 is measured in four key areas including student satisfaction, research quality, entry standards and graduate prospects.

These key areas are measured from The National Student Survey (NSS), completed by final-year undergraduate students, as well as the Research Excellence Framework (REF) undertaken by the funding councils. Other areas are measured through UCAS tariff scores and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data.

Independent Rankings

Student satisfaction was also recognised in The Guardian University Guide 2019 with over 91% of final-year Forensic Science students at Kent were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.

In the National Student Survey 2018, over 94% of final-year Forensic Science students who completed the survey, were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.

Of Forensic Science students who graduated from Kent in 2017 and completed a national survey, over 88% were in work or further study within six months (DLHE).