Forensic Science MSc
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Routes available for students with science or non-science degrees
- Specialism options for those already holding a forensic science degree
- Modules covering the journey from crime scene to court
- Modern laboratories and indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities
- Develops technical capabilities, research skills and forensic subject knowledge
Entry requirements
- Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Typical offer Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need. Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject Additional criteria apply Please select your country from
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 feesKUIC 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
- Crime scene investigator
- Forensic laboratory analyst
- Forensic science researcher
- Scientific support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,700 | 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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