Overview

The Forensic Science degree from Keele University 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.

Career opportunities:

Graduating with an MSc in Forensic Science will prepare you for a professional role in forensic science-related fields, within the criminal or civil judicial system, PhD study and beyond.

You will become equipped with high-level scientific and transferable skills that will enable you to excel in your personal and professional endeavours, broadening your horizons across various sectors including:

Policing
Forensic Practice
Research

Graduates can undertake further study, join local, regional and national police forces, commercial forensic providers and other specialist laboratories for a host of related employment opportunities.

You may wish to pursue the following careers:

Forensic Examiner/Investigator
Analytical Chemist
Microbiologist
Toxicologist
DNA Analyst
Digital Forensics Investigator
Forensic Imaging Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in Forensic Science
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Biology
DNA Analysis
Forensic Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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87

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 degree in a similar field or demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group B.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11400 GBP / year

≈ 11400 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part time £6,300 per year.

Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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