Forensic Science with Integrated Master Keele University

Overview

The Forensic Science with Integrated Master at Keele University provides an extensive four-year pathway into the professional world of criminal investigation and laboratory analysis. This integrated master's programme combines undergraduate study with advanced postgraduate-level training to ensure graduates possess the technical and strategic skills required for senior roles in the sector. Students engage with the entire forensic process, including evidence recovery, DNA profiling, and expert witness testimony.

Why Forensic Science with Integrated Master at Keele University?

• Ranked 1st in the West Midlands and Top 5 in England for Forensic Science by the Complete University Guide 2026.
• Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, ensuring the curriculum meets rigorous professional standards.
• Access to the dedicated Crime Scene House and modern Central Science Laboratories equipped with industry-standard instrumentation.
• Opportunities to gain additional certifications in digital forensics and expert witness testimony from external trainers.
• Strong focus on employability, being ranked 2nd in the UK for career prospects in this discipline by the Guardian University Guide 2026.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Crime Scene Investigation
• Forensic Science Professional Toolkit
• Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Investigation
• Programming for Forensic Scientists
• Science and Society

Year 2

• Crime Scenes: Blood, Marks and Prints
• Forensic Genetics
• Chemical Analysis and Detection
• Forensic Anthropology
• Drugs of Abuse
• Digital Forensics

Year 3

• Crime Scene to Court
• Explosives, Arson and Evidence
• Forensic Toxicology
• Forensic Science Research Project
• Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
• Marks and Traces Examination

Year 4

• Major Scene Investigation
• Forensic Research Skills
• MSci Forensic Research Project
• Contemporary Topics
• Forensic Analysis

Careers with Forensic Science with Integrated Master

Graduates are prepared for advanced roles within the justice system, law enforcement, and private analytical sectors. The programme develops high-level skills in data interpretation and research, making candidates suitable for positions such as forensic scientists, toxicologists, and crime scene investigators. The integrated master's level of study specifically supports those aiming for careers in research and development or senior laboratory management.

• Analytical Chemist
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• Intelligence Analyst
• Quality Control Scientist
• Research Scientist
• Toxicologist