Forensic Science
Keele UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Keele University, the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop your passion for forensics and start your career as a forensic scientist at Keele. From gathering evidential traces at a crime scene and analysing DNA, to presenting admissible forensic evidence in court, our accredited programme will provide you with the analytical skills and techniques needed for your career in Forensic Science. Why choose this course? - Top 3 in the UK for Forensic Science (Guardian University Guide, 2026) - Use a wide variety of industry-standard instrumentation in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories - No.1 in the West Midlands for ... International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC BBC in three A levels including C in Chemistry or Biology |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points 554 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry or Biology, or 29 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,700
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £23,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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