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112 | Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry and Forensic Science
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This course will give you an in depth knowledge of chemistry and forensic
analysis, recognised by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Forensic
Science has been ranked as Top 10 in the UK by the Complete University Guide
in 2019 and Chemistry is ranked as Top 5 for student satisfaction in the National
Student Survey.
Practical teaching is in our new state of the art £25.5M Central Science
Laboratories using industry standard instrumentation and in the
dedicated Crime Scene House. The modules are taught by a range of
academics and industry professionals dedicated to helping you along
your personal learning journey.
Chemistry is the science behind many of the modern innovations
that we have come to rely on today, and Forensic Science focuses on
the application of scientific methods, including chemical analytical
techniques, in the context of crime. Keele’s Chemistry and Forensic
Science course will provide you with a broad perspective on analytical
science, and the key skills valued by employers. You will cover key
forensic areas such as toxicology, arson, ballistics and genetics
alongside more chemical themes such as chemical structure, materials,
spectroscopy and organic synthesis. You will develop a wide range of
relevant practical laboratory skills, and sound theoretical understanding,
enabling you to tackle a variety of problems in both chemistry and
forensic science contexts.
What will this mean for my future?
This is an ideal degree if you wish to pursue a career in analytical or
forensic Chemistry. The professional forensic sector offers various
options for graduates with many going on to the police and military
police forces and to roles within the public crime sector. Our graduates
have progressed to careers within the chemical, pharmaceutical and
environment industries as analytical scientists and researchers within
business and industry.
All Combined Honours courses with Forensic Science carry a recognised status
from the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Chemical Structure and Reactivity
• Practical and Professional
Chemistry Skills
• Chemical Science Principles
• Forensic Science Principles
• Forensic Analysis
• Forensic Identification
Second Year
• Molecular Chemistry and Reactions
• Physical and Structural Chemistry
• Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis
• Forensic Genetics
• Criminalistic Methods
• Drugs of Abuse
Third Year
• Chemistry Research Project
• Forensic Toxicology
• Evaluation of Evidence: Explosives
and Arson
• Forensic Science Team project
• Advanced Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic, Physical and Solid State
Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics, Photochemistry
and Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
• Materials Chemistry and Catalysis
• Topics in Chemistry
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - FF41
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDD
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes