Forensic and Analytical Investigation with Integrated Masters
Keele University
Forensic and Analytical Investigation with Integrated Masters
Course Summary
Set in 600 acres of countryside in North Staffordshire, we have one of the largest and most beautiful campuses in Britain. We’re proud to be No.2 in England for Student Satisfaction with Course (Guardian University League Table, 2020), investing more than £140m in our campus in the last ten years, including £45m new science laboratories. In 2021 we were proud to be awarded Sustainability Institution of the Year at the prestigious Green Gown Awards as part of our mission to become a carbon neutral campus by 2030. We're committed to supporting you to achieve your career goals, and have a dedicated Careers and Employability team who can assist you to navigate your options beyond Keele.
Along with an education in the core areas of forensic science and investigation, you will gain an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of analytical techniques, not only to analyse forensic evidence, but within industry in general.
This four year undergraduate master’s course will provide you with a broad education in the core areas of forensic science and investigation. Your studies will focus on key topics in forensic chemistry, analytical science, forensic biology and criminalistics science. This is complemented by study of the overarching forensic process, from the crime scene to the court, which includes additional emphasis on professional practice and an understanding of the roles of the crime scene investigator and the forensic scientist as an expert witness in the court. Throughout your studies you will gain a wide variety of skills that will enable you to work independently.
In addition to the laboratory skills that you will develop as part of the programme, you will also gain many transferable skills that are valued by employers, including team working, communication and problem-solving skills. Our hands-on teaching approach, coupled with modern laboratories, 'real-life' crime scene facilities and industry standard equipment, means that you will be extremely well equipped to enter the workplace at the end of your studies. As a research-led institution we have a strong research culture with many contacts with external organisations that are used to enhance the student experience.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Course Details - Modules
For a list of indicative and likely optional modules please visit the course website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F412
Institution code:
K12
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To include A level Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above.
112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction. To include sufficient Chemistry and/or Biology units. Please contact us for advice.
To include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology at 6 or above.
You must have taken sufficient Chemistry units, please contact us for advice.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
