Forensic Science with Criminology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

<strong>Foundation Year</strong><br/><br/>Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, youll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that youd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.<br/><br/><strong>International Students</strong><br/><br/>For International Students, Foundation Years are delivered through our dedicated on-campus provider, Keele University International College. To find out more, visit https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/<br/><br/><strong>Forensic Science with Criminology</strong><br/>From gathering evidential traces at a crime scene and analysing DNA to exploring policing and why people commit offences. Develop the analytical skills and train in the methods and techniques to enter a wide variety of rewarding careers with Forensic Science with Criminology at Keele.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Top 5 in England for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2026)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Top 3 in the UK for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide, 2026)<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 2nd in the UK for Career Prospects in Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide, 2026)<br/><br/><br/>• Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your practical and professional skills in our indoor and outdoor crime scene facilities<br/><br/><br/><br/>From day one, you’ll immerse yourself in forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation and understanding crime, criminal justice and why people undertake crime. The course has two distinct themes – through criminology you will delve into the motivations behind those who commit crime and gain hands on experience in forensics training on how science can be applied to solve and understand criminal activities. Our contemporary programme will set you up with the skills and experience for a wide variety of exciting careers.<br/><br/>What sets this programme apart is its emphasis on real-world application and hands-on training in all aspects of forensics. You will gain practical 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 use outdoor equipment such as metal detectors, UAV drones, and near-surface geophysical equipment, soil augers and sample preparation and analysis.<br/><br/>*We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keeles position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges).<br/><br/><strong>About Keele</strong><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.