Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Analyse the science behind a crime scene to identify and present admissible forensic evidence to uphold justice and make a difference in peoples lives. From gathering evidential traces at a crime scene to analysing DNA, you will develop the knowledge, analytical skills, methods and techniques to enter a rewarding science-based career in a variety of sectors.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- No.1 in England for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Use a wide variety of industry-standard instrumentation in Keeles state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories<br/><br/><br/>- This programme is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your practical and professional skills in our indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities<br/><br/><br/>Forensic science is a critical element of the criminal justice system. As criminals continue to use ever advancing tools and techniques to commit crime, the field of forensics is integral in producing scientific evidence for use in courts of law to support the prosecution or defence in criminal and civil investigations.<br/><br/>Our Forensic Science BSc is an interdisciplinary applied science course that focuses on the entire forensic process, from evidence collection, analysis and interpretation to court reporting. The core curriculum includes key topics in forensic chemistry, forensic biology and criminalistic science. Throughout your studies you will develop an understanding of continuity of evidence and how the crime scene, the laboratory and the court contribute to the forensic and legal process. Youll also explore specialist branches of forensic science, including anthropology, fire investigation and toxicology.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.