About Forensic Science, BSc (Hons) - at Keele University

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. Course overview Our contemporary programme has been meticulously designed to provide practical and hands-on experience to set you up for your career in Forensics. From day one, you'll immerse yourself in forensic chemistry, anthropology, digital forensics, crime scene investigation and more, using our state-of-the-art facilities such as our outdoor taphonomy facility.

You will be trained by experts in the field of forensics using the latest skills, techniques and theories which are used in the industry today. You will leave Keele with the skills you'll need for a variety of exciting careers in forensics. Opportunities are woven through the course structure which allow you to specialise on a pathway in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation or digital forensics to enhance your employability, what ever your chosen career path may be. What sets this programme apart is its emphasis on real-world application and hands on training in all aspects of forensics.

This programme ensures you graduate not just with knowledge, but with the confidence and practical skills to excel in your career. You will gain hands-on experience with professional equipment and techniques in well-equipped teaching laboratories and modern forensic science facilities. Our dedicated crime scene simulation areas cover indoor and outdoor scenarios including vehicle and fire examinations and our Crime Scene House . Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic environment to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios you may encounter within forensic investigation.

Additionally, you'll experience using outdoor equipment such as metal detectors, UAV drones, and near-surface geophysical equipment, soil augers and also preparing samples ready for analysis. Boost your employability with opportunities to gain additional certifications in digital forensics and expert witness testimony, offered by leading external trainers. With opportunities for work or education placements, you'll be fully prepared for a career in the field of forensic science. *We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges). Top 5 in England for Forensic Science, (Complete University Guide, 2026) Use a wide variety of industry-standard instrumentation in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories 4th in England for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide, 2025) Develop your practical and professional skills in our indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities Forensic Sciences ranked Top 10 in England (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)* For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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