Forensic Science (MSc)

Entry requirements

Please see our website for further information on entry requirements for this course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Forensic Science MSc is designed to develop your technical capabilities, research skills and subject-level knowledge across various aspects of forensic science. We offer routes through the programme for those students that have both science and non-science undergraduate qualifications. If you are already have a forensic science degree, this programme will allow you to build skills and knowledge in a specific specialism of your choice. If this is your first venture into the world of forensic science, we offer a choice of modules that will suit your academic background and take you from the crime scene to the court. From our innovative teaching methods to the use of modern laboratories and indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities, you'll become equipped with high-level skills and innovative views to enhance your career prospects.

Why study Forensic Science at Keele University?
- Top 10 in the UK for Forensic Science, Complete University Guide, 2024
- Opportunity to specialise in a Forensic Science 'theme' to tailor your programme and enhance your career prospects
- Use a wide variety of industry-standard instrumentation in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories
- Expand your knowledge and expertise through innovative thinking and critical analysis
- Access and use of DEFRA-approved anthropological and taphonomic outdoor terrestrial and aquatic facility

Course summary
Keele's MSc in Forensic Science provides a foundation of knowledge and master's-level skills to build upon your expertise, enabling you to explore forensic science investigation through a range of different methods.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of research and technical skills across a range of disciplines within Forensic Science, whilst developing your own analytical and critical thinking skills. Throughout the programme, you will demonstrate your ability to apply knowledge and expertise, showcasing originality in your arguments and judgement of complex issues.

This will be demonstrated through reflective writing, discussions with peers, presentations and practical/group sessions. All of which will contribute towards your personal and professional development to aid your future employment. You will learn to communicate effectively to different audiences when reporting on findings, using your knowledge and new skills to support or challenge various theories and opinions. For those of you who think that you may wish to get involved in the reporting of results in a court room as part of your career, we also offer training and practical experience of being an expert witness.

Our teaching is delivered in modern laboratories which are supported with specialist technical staff and industry-standard equipment. You will also have access to our DEFRA-approved outdoor anthropological and taphonomic facility as well as our crime scene facilities and the wider campus.

As part of this programme, you will also have the opportunity to choose a specialism which will form the basis of your intensive research project/dissertation. You will identify your subject specialism during your application process on to the MSc and will choose from the following themes:
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Investigation
- Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
- Digital Forensics
- Forensic Search
- Wildlife Forensics
- Environmental Forensics
- Forensic Biology

Your independent project will equip you with advanced skills in research design, management and data analysis as well as communication skills, as you work with academic staff and have the possibility of liaising with external professionals on case work.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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