
Overview
The Forensic Science and Psychology (Hons) course from Keele University will provide you with a broad education in the core areas of forensic science. Your studies will focus on key topics in forensic chemistry, analytical science, forensic biology and criminalistics science. You will develop your analytical science skills, enabling you to analyse a variety of forensic of evidence. This is complemented by additional emphasis on professional practice and an understanding of the roles of the crime scene investigator and the forensic scientist as an expert witness in the court. You may be able to study abroad for a semester (dependant on subject scheduling) or year at one of our partner universities.
Jobs that a graduate of this course could go on to do:
- Forensic Scientist
- Scene of Crime Officer
- Toxicologist
- Microbiologist
- Scientific Laboratory Technician
- Analytical Chemist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Occupational Psychologist
- Research Psychologist
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Forensic Genetics
- Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis
- Criminalistic Methods
- Drugs of Abuse
- Developmental and Social Psychology
- Qualitative and Survey Research Design
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Psychology Forensic Science Clinical Psychology View 887 other Bachelors in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A Level Requirements
- A Level requirement BBB/ABC
- A level Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above.
GCSE Requirements
- Maths at C (or 4)
- English Language or English Literature at C (or 4)
BTEC
- BTEC requirements DDM
International Baccalaureat
- 32 points to include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology at 6 or above.
Access to HE Diploma Requirements
- Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 122 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Chemistry and/or Biology related units.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Keele
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The following scholarships may be targeted at specific countries, subjects and talent areas. In some cases you may be required to make an independent application, for others the scholarship will be awarded automatically.
- KEELE INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (UG)
£2,500 per year for students exceeding published entry requirements.
- DEVELOPING COUNTRIES SCHOLARSHIP (UG)
£1,000 per year for students who are nationals of the least developed, low and lower middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank).
- US FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS
Keele University is certified to award Federal Stafford and PLUS loans. Federal Direct Loans are provided by the US government.
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Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.