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Forensic and Analytical Investigation
- Integrated Master’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 10 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2019.
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 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 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 will gain a wide variety of skills that will
enable you to work independently. In addition to the laboratory skills you
will develop, 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 and industry
standard equipment 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 190.
Fourth year
• Research Skills for Analytical
Science
• Forensic Evidence: At the Crime
Scene and in the Court
• Analytical Science: Principles
and Practice
• MSci Independent Project
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. Our dedicated and
supportive approach to teaching, excellent modern laboratories and
industry standard equipment, mean that you will graduate with both
a sound theoretical understanding and 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 programme is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - F412
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Intergrated Master's
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDD
Course duration
4 years or 5 years
with an international
year
Placement Year
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses