BSc Forensic Biology

The BSc Forensic Biology course at Keele University combines forensic science with the study of the human body. The programme focuses on forensic identification, investigation, and analysis, along with anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Students gain practical experience in modern laboratories and at crime scenes, learning about DNA profiling, blood spatter analysis, and how a body changes after death. The course also offers a work placement year to gain professional experience.

Assessments are based on lab work, presentations, and written tasks. The programme helps students build analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. Students can also get extra certifications in expert witness training and lab skills to improve their job opportunities.

Keele University is a leading institution with a beautiful 600-acre campus in Staffordshire. The university is highly rated for its teaching and research, with a significant amount of its research being recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent. Keele offers a wide variety of courses, including the Forensic Biology programme, along with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

When applying, applicants will need to submit a personal statement that explains why they want to take this course and includes any other important details about their education. A reference from a past teacher or employer is also necessary. Applicants can also choose to upload their CV with their application to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have at least BBB in three A-levels, which must include a grade B in either Chemistry or Biology. A contextual offer of BCC is available for qualifying applicants.
• The university also accepts a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM in either Applied Science or Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Applicants will also need a grade 4 or C in GCSE Maths, or a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification.

English Proficiency:

• All applicants need to have an English language qualification. This requirement is met with a grade 4 or C in GCSE English.
• For those who need to take a test, the requirement is an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each section.

International students can expect to pay around £17,700 for tuition fees per year for this course.

Keele University offers various scholarships for international undergraduate students awarded based on academic achievement. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship, which offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount in the first year for students who exceed the published entry requirements. There is also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which provides fees and a monthly stipend for those with refugee status. Other scholarships, like the Advanced Entry Scholarship and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship, are also available.

This programme prepares students for a variety of in-demand jobs, such as:

• Forensic Scientist
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Forensic DNA Analyst
• Toxicologist
• Forensic Anthropologist

To apply for the BSc Forensic Biology undergraduate programme, applicants can use the UCAS system. But to make your application strong, we suggest speaking with AHZ's expert counsellors.