MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's
About this course
MSci in Forensic Biology, combining biological science with forensic investigation. Core topics include laboratory techniques, statistics, fieldwork, data analysis, research methods, and communication and writing. The programme features an independent research project in the final year, with optional flexible work placements at levels 5 and 6 available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels including B in Chemistry or Biology IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry or Biology, or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 12%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation
- Forensic Investigation: From Documents to DNA
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Cells, Genetics and Evolution
- Forensic Science Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime
- Applications of Molecular Biology
- Crime Scenes: Blood, Marks and Prints
- Drugs of Abuse
- Forensic Anthropology: Decomposition and Skeletal Analysis
- Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries
- Human Genetics
- Molecular Ecology and Plant Genetics
- Nutrition and Health
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Topics in Forensic Biology
- Crime Scene to Court
- Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection
- Forensic Biology Research Project
- Marks and Traces Examination
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
- Animal Welfare
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
- Forensic Research Skills
- MSci Forensic Biology Research Project
- Major Scene Investigation: From Crime to Trial
- Forensic Anthropology: Complex Scenes, Recovery and Analysis
- Marks and Traces Advanced Examination
- Advanced Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
- Contemporary Topics in Forensic Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's at Keele University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.