BSc Forensic Science with Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science with Criminology, an undergraduate degree examining the application of scientific techniques to criminal investigations alongside the study of criminal behaviour and justice. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad. The first year introduces chemical principles through Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation. The second year focuses on biological evidence with Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime. The final year culminates in core study via Crime Scene to Court. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Murder, Death & Destruction, Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries, and Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels including C in one science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels including 4 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List , or 29 points including 4 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- 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 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 35%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation
- Murder, Death & Destruction
- Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime
- Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries
- Crime Scene to Court
- Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele University accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.