Keele Undergraduate Prospectus 2021 2021

168 | Forensic Science FORENSIC SCIENCE (SINGLE HONOURS) BSc (Hons) Why study this course? You will be taught by a range of academics and forensic professionals in our new Central Science Laboratories using industry-standard equipment. We have a dedicated Crime Scene House that allows us to provide context to our teaching and gives you experience in a typical environment encountered by a forensic scientist. Forensic Science at Keele is ranked 1st in England by the Complete University Guide 2020. Studying this course will allow you to cover the entire forensic process from the collection of evidence at the crime scene to its presentation in court. You will cover key forensic areas such as genetics, anthropology, toxicology, ballistics and arson, alongside newer fields such as digital forensics. You will also develop your analytical science skills so that you can analyse a variety of evidence types. This is complemented by an 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. You can also extend this programme to an Integrated Master’s (see page 169). Our dedicated and supportive approach to teaching, coupled with excellent modern laboratories and industry-standard equipment, means that you will graduate with both a sound theoretical understanding and relevant practical experience across a range of analytical and forensic techniques. What will this mean for my future? Our teaching strategy is designed to enable you to become an independent scientist who will have a great deal to offer prospective employers. Graduates have progressed to a range of different careers, including within the forensic science sector, analytical laboratories, and teaching. It is also possible to continue to a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD. This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences UCAS Code - F415 Foundation Year Yes Indicative Entry Requirements Single Honours A level: BBC BTEC: DDM Indicative Modules First Year • Chemical Science Principles • Cybercrime • Forensic Analysis • Forensic Identification • Forensic Science Principles • Understanding Crime Second Year • Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries • Criminalistic Methods • Digital Forensics • Drugs of Abuse • Forensic Anthropology • Forensic Genetics • Forensic Taphonomy • Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis Third Year • Advanced Topics in Forensic Analysis • Evaluation of Evidence, Explosives and Arson • Forensic Geoscience • Forensic Science Team Project • Forensic Science Dissertation • Forensic Toxicology • Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence Course Duration 3 years or 4 years with an international year Study abroad Yes International Year Yes Learn a Language Yes For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements

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