Keele,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Forensic Chemistry BSc (Hons) in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University
Keele University
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Keele United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,700
(c. USD23,650.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Channel your enthusiasm for chemistry into the intricate realm of forensic analysis and criminal investigation. Our Forensic Chemistry BSc bridges fundamental chemical concepts with real-world investigative methods, combining theoretical knowledge with practical crime scene applications. You'll acquire hands-on expertise through work in cutting-edge chemistry labs and realistic crime scene environments, developing professional competencies in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting forensic evidence. This comprehensive training equips you with the tools for a dynamic career in forensic chemistry. Program highlights The Forensic Chemistry curriculum explores diverse subject areas while cultivating practical, analytical, and research capabilities that open doors to rewarding professional paths. Contemporary forensic evidence examination relies heavily on chemical innovations. Throughout this course, you'll master essential competencies for modern chemists while strengthening your grasp of chemistry's foundational theories, from atomic structures to chemical reaction observation methods. You'll investigate evidence collection and analysis procedures used in criminal investigations, learning how chemical evidence examination serves as the cornerstone of forensic science. The program emphasizes contemporary analytical methods for identifying compounds in forensic samples and applies physical/inorganic chemistry principles to interpret chemical reaction observations. Foundation year option Our Foundation Year offers an alternative pathway to Keele University, serving as an ideal preparation for your degree studies while guaranteeing progression to your undergraduate program upon successful completion. This additional year enhances academic abilities, broadens subject understanding, familiarizes students with higher education expectations, and crucially, builds self-assurance. Career prospects An impressive 95% of Keele graduates secure employment or continue their education within 15 months of completing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20). Completing this program will provide you with versatile, transferable skills highly valued across both chemistry and forensic science industries.
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Language Requirements
English
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Qualification Requirements
A Level - BBC in three A levels including C in Chemistry, Contextual Offer CCC in three A levels including C in Chemistry. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification. Access to HE Diploma - 112 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma with Chemistry related content, including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice on whether your chosen course would qualify. BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas:
Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis. Contextual Offer: MMM  in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis. BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in Chemistry A level, or Distinction and Merit in Applied Science BTEC National Diploma / Diploma including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis, and C in any A level. BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and CC in two A Levels including C in Chemistry. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 554 in three Higher Levels including 4 in Chemistry, or 29 points including 4 in Higher Level Chemistry, Contextual Offer: 543 in three Higher Levels including 4 in Chemistry, or 27 points including 4 in Higher Level Chemistry. You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification. T Level - Merit in any of the following T Levels: Science, with specialism in Laboratory Sciences.
Tuition
GBP
17,700