Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2017 | Page 97

MSci Forensic Analysis
and Investigation
Why study this course?

The integrated combination of forensic science and analytical
investigation designed to enable you to graduate, at master’s level,
as a laboratory scientist with a broad range of potential career paths.
This four year undergraduate master’s programme provides you with a
broad education in the core areas of forensic science and investigation
together with an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding
of those analytical techniques 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
study of the overarching forensic process, from the crime scene to the
court which includes additional emphasis on professional practice and
an understanding of the roles of the crime scene invest igator and the
forensic scientist as an expert witness in the court. Throughout your
studies you will gain a wide variety of skills that will enable you to work
independently. In addition to the laboratory skills you will develop as
part of the programme, 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, coupled with
modern laboratories and industry standard equipment means that you
will be well placed to enter the workplace at the end of your studies.

Key Information
Course type

Integrated master’s

Course duration
Four years

Indicative entry
requirements
ABB

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

Study abroad
Yes

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

For first, second and third year
indicative modules please refer
to Forensic Science on page 96.
Fourth year
• Research Skills for Analytical
Science
• Forensic Evidence: At the Crime
Scence and in the Court
• Analytical Science: Principles
and Practice
• MSci Independent Project

What will this mean
for my future?

The Forensic and Analytical
Investigation MSci programme
at Keele is designed to 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, 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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