MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Our Integrated Master's in Forensic Biology develops advanced technical expertise, research experience, and the professional skills that will set you apart in a competitive field. You’ll master forensic investigation, DNA analysis, and biological evidence interpretation. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and immersive indoor and outdoor crime scene simulations, preparing you to excel across forensic, biological, and analytical science sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's); placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation, Forensic Investigation: From Documents to DNA, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Cells, Genetics and Evolution, Forensic Science Career Planning and Employability Skills, Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience. Year 2 compulsory modules: Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime, Applications of Molecular Biology, Crime Scenes: Blood, Marks and Prints, Drugs of Abuse, Forensic Anthropology: Decomposition and Skeletal Analysis. Year 3 compulsory modules: Topics in Forensic Biology, Crime Scene to Court, Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection, Forensic Biology Research Project.

Career pathways

On successful completion of your degree, you’ll possess a versatile set of transferable skills ideal for roles across the science, health, and forensic sectors. Whether you pursue a career as a forensic scene investigator, work in research, or enter health-related fields, the programme’s focus on advanced practical, analytical, problem-solving, numeracy and data literacy skills will open doors to numerous science-based careers.

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