Keele University

Forensic Chemistry with Integrated Master's MChem

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Our Integrated Master's in Forensic Chemistry develops advanced technical expertise, research experience, and the professional skills that will set you apart in a competitive field. From tackling cutting-edge topics in Chemistry and completing a year-long research project, to focusing on forensic strategy and investigating major crime scenes, you will graduate with the enhanced skills and knowledge to pursue a career in research, the analysis and investigation of forensic evidence or PhD study.

Key highlights

  • Year-long research project in the final year of study
  • Covers cutting-edge topics across the chemistry discipline
  • Focus on forensic strategy and major crime scene investigation
  • Option to add an international or placement year
  • Builds advanced technical expertise and professional skills

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC Subject specifics apply BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC Subject specifics apply BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC Subject specifics apply BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Forensic scientist
  • Forensic chemist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Research scientist
  • PhD researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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