Keele University

Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Develop your passion for forensics and start your career as a forensic scientist at Keele. From gathering evidential traces at a crime scene and analysing DNA, to presenting admissible forensic evidence in court, our accredited programme will provide you with the analytical skills and techniques needed for your career in Forensic Science.

Key highlights

  • Accredited forensic science programme
  • Gather evidential traces at simulated crime scenes
  • Develop skills in DNA analysis
  • Learn to present admissible forensic evidence in court
  • Option of an international or placement year

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

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Forensic scientist
  • Crime scene investigator
  • DNA analyst
  • Forensic laboratory technician
  • Analytical chemist

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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