MSci Forensic Science with Integrated Master's
About this course
MSci in Forensic Science with Integrated Master's, an undergraduate science degree centred on the application of investigative methods, laboratory techniques and analysis to legal and criminal matters. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose an optional year abroad as part of their studies. During the first year, students cover the fundamental principles through modules such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation, Forensic Investigation: From Documents to DNA, Forensic Science Career Planning and Employability Skills, and The Forensic Science Professional Toolkit. The second year expands into specialized areas with compulsory studies including Crime Scenes: Blood, Marks and Prints, Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime, Chemical Analysis and Detection, Forensic Anthropology: Decomposition and Skeletal Analysis, and Drugs of Abuse. The third year continues with advanced investigations through Crime Scene to Court, Explosives, Arson and Evidence, Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection, and the Forensic Science Research Project. The final fourth year culminates in high-level research and professional practice through Major Scene Investigation: From Crime to Trial, Forensic Research Skills, and MSci Forensic Research Project. Optional modules across various years allow students to explore topics like computer programming, digital forensics, and environmental forensics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels including C in Chemistry or Biology. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels including 4 in Chemistry or Biology, or 29 points including 4 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology.
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 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
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation
- Forensic Investigation: From Documents to DNA
- Forensic Science Career Planning and Employability Skills
- The Forensic Science Professional Toolkit
- Programming for Forensic Scientists
- Science and Society
- Crime Scenes: Blood, Marks and Prints
- Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime
- Chemical Analysis and Detection
- Forensic Anthropology: Decomposition and Skeletal Analysis
- Drugs of Abuse
- Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries
- Digital Forensics: Crime and Technology
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Crime Scene to Court
- Explosives, Arson and Evidence
- Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection
- Forensic Science Research Project
- Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
- Topics in Forensic Biology
- Marks and Traces Examination
- Digital Forensics: Applications and Examinations
- Forensic Chemical Analysis: Instrumentation and Evaluation
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
- Major Scene Investigation: From Crime to Trial
- Forensic Research Skills
- MSci Forensic Research Project
- Forensic Anthropology: Complex Scenes, Recovery and Analysis
- Forensic Analysis: From Academia to Industry
- Advanced Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
- Digital Forensics: Applications and Advanced Examinations
- Marks & Traces: Advanced Examination
- Contemporary Topics in Forensic Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Forensic Science with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Forensic Science with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Forensic Science 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 Science with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is MSci Forensic Science with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Forensic Science with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.