Forensic Science with Integrated Masters

Keele University
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree Msci (Hon) Full-time 4 Years CriminologyForensic science

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Accelerate your career in forensic science with our 4 year integrated master's. From gathering evidential traces at a crime scene and analysing DNA to understanding forensic strategy and how joint investigations are managed. Our accredited programme will provide you with the skills and techniques needed for an advanced career in Forensic Science.

Why choose this course?

  • Top 10 in the UK for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide, 2024 and Complete University Guide, 2025)

  • Gain the advanced skills to effectively plan, develop, fund and budget your own research project

  • Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Society

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

  • Specialise on a pathway depending on your career of choice

    Our contemporary programme has been designed to provide you practical and hands-on experience to set you up for a career in Forensics. What sets this programme apart is its emphasis on real-world application and hands on training in all aspects of forensics. You will gain experience with professional equipment and techniques in well-equipped teaching laboratories and modern forensic science facilities. Our dedicated crime scene simulation areas cover indoor and outdoor scenarios including vehicle and fire examinations, our Crime Scene House and more.

    In your first three years you will train on the entire forensic process, from evidence collection, analysis, interpretation to court reporting. In your final year you will gain the professional and expert skills needed to become an effective researcher within an academic or commercial environment. You will study a specific research topic in depth and undertake experimental work to investigate fundamental aspects of that topic or to develop and evaluate new methods of investigation or analysis. You will leave Keele with the skills you'll need for a variety of exciting careers in forensics.

    Boost your employability with opportunities to gain additional certifications in digital forensics and expert witness testimony, offered by leading external trainers. Opportunities are woven through the course structure which allow you to specialise on a pathway in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation or digital forensics to enhance your employability, whatever your chosen career path may be. This programme ensures you graduate not just with knowledge, but with the confidence and practical skills to excel in your career in forensics. With opportunities for work or education placements, you'll be fully prepared for a career in the field of forensic science.

    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 BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: Msci (Hon)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich with time abroad

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: Msci (Hon)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    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
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
    Subjects
    Criminology, Forensic science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000