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Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 | Forensics

Forensic Science
Key Information
Why study this course?

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) accredits the
BSc major route in Forensic Science at Keele and has designated
all our dual honours routes as having recognised status.
Whichever route you choose to study Forensic Science at Keele, you
will gain a solid grounding in the core principles and practice of forensic
science. You will develop not only experience in forensic investigation,
but also knowledge and skills in analytical science, thereby laying
the foundation for your future career. You will be working alongside
academic and technical staff, supported by contributions from forensic
professionals, in our modern laboratory facilities. This will give you
a sound understanding and hands-on experience of a wide range of
techniques for forensic analysis that will prepare you for a wide range
of future careers. Our accredited major route allows you to extend your
forensic knowledge and skills in the professional context of the crime
scene through to the court. If you are itching to travel and experience
a new culture, we offer the chance to study Forensic Science for a
semester abroad at one of our partner universities. As a research-led
institution we have a strong research culture with many contacts with
external organisations that are used to enhance our student experience.
Previously students have undertaken educational trips to the world
renowned ‘body farm’ at the University of Tennessee.

Indicative modules

First year
• Chemical Science Principles
• Forensic Science Principles
• Forensic Analysis
• Forensic Identification
Second year
• Advanced Spectroscopic
Analysis
• Forensic Genetics
• Criminalistic Methods
• Drugs of Abuse
Third year
• Forensic Toxicology
• Evaluation of Evidence,
Explosives and Arson
• Forensic Geoscience
• Advanced Forensic Analysis
• Forensic Science Team Project
• Interpretation, Evaluation and
Presentation of Evidence
• Forensic Science Dissertation

Dual honours, major, minor
For information on dual
honours combinations
please visit www.keele.
ac.uk/ugcourses or page 158

Course duration
Three years

Indicative entry
requirements
ABB to BBB

For further information on
entry requirements please
visit www.keele.ac.uk/
entryrequirements

Study abroad
Yes

What will this mean
for my future?

The Forensic Science programme
at Keele is designed to equip
you with the key scientific skills,
along with communication,
team working and problemsolving skills that are sought after
by employers. Our graduates
have progressed to a range of
different careers, including,
within the forensic science sector,
in analytical laboratories, and
in teaching. Our dedicated and
supportive approach to teaching,
coupled with 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.

For more course information please visit

keele.ac.uk/forensic
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Course type

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Melissa Vernon

Forensic Science and
Neuroscience, Second year
The staff are so friendly and willing
to help students with things they
are struggling with. The group is
quite small so it’s a great chance
to get to know people more easily
and have more one to one time
with lecturers and demonstrators.
The assessments vary from reports,
class tests, exams and presentations
so there is something that everyone
can be good at and achieve with.