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F O R E N S I C A N D A N A LY T I C A L
I N V E S T I G AT I O N - I N T E G R AT E D M A S T E R ' S
MSci
Why study this course?
The Forensic and Analytical Investigation course is designed to enable you to graduate,
at master’s level, as a laboratory scientist with a broad range of potential career paths.
You will have access to our dedicated Crime Scene House and be taught by a range of
academics and industry professionals. Forensic Science at Keele has been ranked in the
Top 3 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2020.
This four-year undergraduate master’s course will provide you with a broad
education in the core areas of forensic science and investigation. You will gain
an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of those analytical
techniques that are of particular importance, not only to the analysis of forensic
evidence but also to the industry in general. Your studies will focus on key
topics in forensic chemistry, analytical science, forensic biology and
criminalistic science. This is complemented by the study of the overarching
forensic process, from the crime scene to the court, with additional emphasis
on how to assess a crime scene and the formulation of a forensic strategy based
on evidential value as well as the role of the expert witness in court. You will
gain a wide variety of skills that will enable you to work independently. In
addition to the laboratory skills you will develop as part of your individual
research project, 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, modern laboratories, industry-
standard equipment and dedicated Crime Scene House means that you will
be well placed to enter the workplace on the completion of your studies.
Indicative Modules
First, Second and Third year
• For indicative modules, please refer to
the Forensic Science course entry on
page 168.
Fourth year
• Analytical Science: Principles and
Practice
• Forensic Evidence: At the Crime Scene
and in the Court
• MSci Independent Project
• Research Skills for Analytical Science
What will this mean for my future?
Our MSci course at Keele will equip you with the key scientific,
communication, team working and problem solving skills, developed to
master’s level, that are sought after by employers. You will develop confidence
in research planning, practical laboratory work, data analysis and reporting,
all at a level typical of the professional context. Our dedicated and supportive
approach to teaching, excellent modern laboratories and industry standard
equipment, means that you will graduate with both a sound theoretical
understanding and a relevant practical experience across a range of analytical
and forensic techniques. Our teaching strategy is designed to enable you to
become an independent scientist who will have a great deal to offer
prospective employers. Previous graduates have entered the workplace in a
variety of forensic and general laboratory positions, or have taken a role in
the police force.
This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
UCAS Code - F412
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Integrated Master's
A level: BBC
BTEC: DDM
Course Duration
4 years or 5 years with
an international year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses