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MSci Forensic
and Analytical Investigation
UCAS Code F412
This distinctive integrated masters degree brings together forensic
investigation and forensic analysis with analytical investigation by
chemical and physical techniques in the broader sense, to provide
a coherent study programme of direct relevance to the work of
a great many employers in science-based businesses.
The MSci degree is structured around three
years study of Forensic Science as a single
honours programme, followed by an additional
year studying solely Forensic Science and
Analytical Investigation. The focus in year 4
of the MSci is on developing knowledge and
skills in analytical science in the professional
and forensic contexts, extending your literature
review, research and science communication
skills, and acquiring a thorough understanding
of the context of crime scene management
and investigation, amongst other factors,
to the interpretation and evaluation of a wide
variety of evidence types.
In the autumn semester half your time is
devoted to acquiring a detailed theoretical
and practical understanding of a wide range
of chromatographic, spectroscopic and
microscopic techniques and their application
to the study of crime scene evidence and
other materials.
Over this final year of the MSci you will also
undertake an individual research project within
forensic and analytical science in which you
will develop confidence in research planning,
practical laboratory work, data analysis and
reporting, all at a level typical of the professional
context. This MSci independent project occupies
half the study programme in year 4.
Module Structure of the MSci in Forensic and Analytical Investigation in Year 4
Year 4
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
Research Skills for Analytical Science Forensic Evidence: At the Crime Scene
and in the Court
Analytical Science: Principles and Practice
MSci Independent Project
Jehangir Baig, BSc Forensic
Science and Criminology
“Since leaving Keele University,
I joined Nottinghamshire Police
as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI),
I was there for 4 years and more
recently joined Gloucestershire
Police as Scenes of Crime Officer
(SOCO). I love my job and thank
the Keele degree course for the
knowledge base and practical
confidence I was given.”.
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