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Keele University

Keele , England ,United Kingdom

FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATION (INTEGRATED MASTER'S) - MSCI

This four year undergraduate master’s course will provide you with a broad education in the core areas of forensic science and investigation. Your studies will focus on key topics in forensic chemistry, analytical science, forensic biology and criminalistics science. This is complemented by study of the overarching forensic process, from the crime scene to the court, which includes 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. Throughout your studies you will gain a wide variety of skills that will enable you to work independently.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

You will gain key scientific, communication, team working and problem solving skills, much sought after by employers. You will gain a significant amount of experience in research as part of this programme that will set you out from the field when applying for jobs or seeking to study for a higher degree.

In addition to studying in our modern teaching laboratories you will also gain experience working in our research laboratories alongside experienced researchers. You will graduate from this programme with a highly desirable skill set that will be attractive to employers in many fields. Career paths include a variety of forensic and general laboratory positions, scientist or roles in the police force.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • A Level requirement BBC
  • A level Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above.
  • If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maths at C (or 4)
  • English Lang/Lit at C (or 4)

BTEC

  • BTEC requirements DDM
  • You must have taken sufficient Chemistry units, please contact the admissions team.

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

  • 30 points to include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology at 6 or above.

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

  • Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Chemistry and/or Biology related units.

India

CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Plus any subject-specific requirements. 

All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course. Plus any subject-specific requirements. 

2 years of study must have been completed.

English Requirements

CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above in English, depending on course.

All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.

Must have been completed within the last 5 years.

The study should be taught in English. Otherwise, IELTS is required.