Forensic Biology with Foundation Year

Keele University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Biomedical sciencesCriminologyForensic scienceBiology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

56 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Foundation Year Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.

International Students For International Students, Foundation Years are delivered through our dedicated on-campus provider, Keele University International College. Applications for International Foundation Years are also handled by KUIC; please do not apply via UCAS as the University will not be able to process your application and you may still be charged the UCAS application fee. To find out more and to apply for an International Foundation Year, visit https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/

Forensic Biology Are you fascinated by forensic science and intrigued by the mysteries of the human body? Our Forensic Biology BSc bridges these disciplines, equipping you with skills in forensic identification, investigation and analysis, alongside an in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and genetics. You’ll gain hands-on experience gathering, processing, and evaluating forensic evidence in our state-of-the-art labs and authentic crime science facilities, preparing you with the professional skills to excel in the field of forensic biology.

Why choose this course?

  • Develop your practical and professional skills in our indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities

  • Top 10 in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2025)

  • 4th in England for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide, 2025)

  • Gain certifications in expert witness training and obtain a practical endorsement in bioscience laboratory skills

  • Use a wide variety of industry-standard instrumentation in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories

    Explore the core principles of biology and acquire essential forensic skills with our Forensic Biology BSc. You will develop practical, analytical, problem-solving and research abilities that are highly valued by employers and crucial for a successful career in the field.

    Our curriculum covers a range of engaging topics, including forensic chemistry, which examines molecular structure, as well as techniques for recovery and analysis in crime scene investigation (CSI), with a focus on human identification. You’ll also analyse the major physiological systems and anatomical structures of the human body, as well as fundamental biology concepts, from genes and ecosystems to molecular biology.

    About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 56 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    3319 Protective service associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Biomedical sciences, Criminology, Forensic science, Biology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    Keele University

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