Forensic Science Master of Science - MSc (UG)

Our Forensic Science MSc is designed to develop your technical capabilities, research skills and subject-level knowledge across various aspects of forensic science. We offer routes through the programme for those students that have both science and non-science undergraduate qualifications. If you are already have a forensic science degree, this programme will allow you to build skills and knowledge in a specific specialism of your choice. If this is your first venture into the world of forensic science, we offer a choice of modules that will suit your academic background and take you from the crime scene to the court. From our innovative teaching methods to the use of modern laboratories and indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities, you'll become equipped with high-level skills and innovative views to enhance your career prospects.

Why choose this course?
• Top 10 in the UK for Forensic Science, Complete University Guide, 2024



• Opportunity to specialise in a Forensic Science 'theme' to tailor your programme and enhance your career prospects



• Use a wide variety of industry-standard instrumentation in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories



• Expand your knowledge and expertise through innovative thinking and critical analysis



• Access and use of DEFRA-approved anthropological and taphonomic outdoor terrestrial and aquatic facility



Keele's MSc in Forensic Science provides a foundation of knowledge and master's-level skills to build upon your expertise, enabling you to explore forensic science investigation through a range of different methods.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of research and technical skills across a range of disciplines within Forensic Science, whilst developing your own analytical and critical thinking skills. Throughout the programme, you will demonstrate your ability to apply knowledge and expertise, showcasing originality in your arguments and judgement of complex issues.

This will be demonstrated through reflective writing, discussions with peers, presentations and practical/group sessions. All of which will contribute towards your personal and professional development to aid your future employment. You will learn to communicate effectively to different audiences when reporting on findings, using your knowledge and new skills to support or challenge various theories and opinions. For those of you who think that you may wish to get involved in the reporting of results in a court room as part of your career, we also offer training and practical experience of being an expert witness.

About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.