Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 253

Course type MSci Teaching and assessment Modules are taught through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, laboratory work plus a variety of project based activities. In addition you will engage in crime scene examination exercises and prepare illustrated reports on this work. The laboratory work includes the analysis of evidence from crime scenes and the defence of your conclusions in a mock court. You will undertake many laboratory analyses of materials, including data analysis, and report on your findings. Over the first three years, assessment is by examination plus a variety of in-course assignments such as class tests, laboratory reports, posters and oral presentations The final year of the MSci is wholly assessed by coursework including many exercises to develop your professional skills, culminating in your submission of a project report and portfolio based on the research work you have completed in the final year. Entry requirements BBB/ABC (For exclusions and other qualifications please see the entry requirements table on page 230 to 239) WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE Key Information Approximate intake 15 Study abroad Yes Skills and careers Our Forensic and Analytical Investigation graduates are particularly well placed to progress, not only to a wide range of careers in industrial analytical laboratories or within the forensic and security sector, but also to administrative and management roles where communication skills, analytical and problem solving abilities are greatly valued. Accreditation Forensic Science at Keele is an ac 7&VF