Health and Science
Foundation in Health and Science
Program Overview
This foundation programme leads into over 80 health and science related degrees at Keele University.
Duration
- 2 semesters - January Intake and September Intake
- 3 Semesters - May Intake (Nursing)
- 3 semesters - September for only government sponsored students
Intakes
- January 2024 - 2 semesters
- May 2024 - 3 semesters
- September 2024 - 2 or 3 semesters for only government sponsored students
Location
- Keele University International College
This programme offers streamlined progression into degrees including Life Sciences, Nursing, Biology and Chemistry, across three academic schools at Keele University. Opportunities for graduates in this area are vast, with global healthcare in the spotlight, and a growing demand for these specialist skillsets.
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Foundation in Health and Science – Health and Nursing route:
Semester 1:
- Career in Healthcare
Semester 2:
- Research skills
- Biology
- Health and Policy
Foundation in Health and Science – Sciences route:
Semester 1:
- Physics
Semester 2:
- Research skills
- Biology
- Chemistry
Foundation in Health and Science – Paramedic Sciences route:
Semester 1:
- Career in Healthcare
Semester 2:
- Research skills
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Adult Nursing (BSc Hons)*
- Children’s Nursing (BSc Hons)*
- Mental Health Nursing (BSc Hons)*
- Biomedical Sciences (BSc Hons)
- Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Forensic Science (BSc Hons)
- Physics (BSc Hons)
- Environmental Science (BSc Hons)
- Psychology (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Computer Science (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Medicinal Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry and Biology (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry and Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry and Human Biology (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry and Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Data Science (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Education (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Geology (BSc Hons)
- Astrophysics and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Biochemistry and Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Bioengineering Regenerative Medicine (BSc Hons)
- Biology (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Computer Science (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Data Science (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Environmental Science (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Forensic Science (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Geography (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Psychology (BSc Hons)
- Biology and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry and Environmental Science (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry and Forensic Science (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry and Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry and Physics (BSc Hons)
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Ecology and Conservation (BSc Hons)
- Environment and Sustainability (BSc Hons)
- Environmental Science and Geography (BSc Hons)
- Environmental Science and Physics (BSc Hons)
- Environmental Science and Medicinal Chemistry (BSc Hons)
- Forensic Science and Criminology (BSc Hons)
- Forensic Science and Human Biology (BSc Hons)
- Forensic Science and Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Forensic Science and Psychology (BSc Hons)
- Geography (BSc Hons)
- Geography and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Geology (BSc Hons)
- Geology (Applied Geophysics) (BSc Hons)
- Geology (Environmental Geoscience) (BSc Hons)
- Geology (Geoforensics) (BSc Hons)
- Geology (Volcanology) (BSc Hons)
- Geology and Physical Geography (BSc Hons)
- Human Biology and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Human Biology and Psychology (BSc Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Biology (BSc Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Forensic Science (BSc Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Geology (BSc Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Neuroscience (BSc Hons)
- Neuroscience and Psychology (BSc Hons)
- Physics (BSc Hons)
- Physics with Astrophysics (BSc Hons)
- Paramedic Science (MSci)*
- Pharmaceutical Science with Business (BSc Hons)
- Pharmaceutical Science (Cosmetics) (BSc)
- Pharmacy (MPharm)
- Physiotherapy (MSci)
- Radiography (BSc Hons)
- Social Work (BA Hons)
Please visit each degree page to get more in-depth information and full list of modules for Year One, Two and Three.
*Higher IELTS for entry into Nursing and Paramedic Science programmes. There is also an interview requirement, and cap on the number of students accepted per intake. Please contact the College for more information: admissions@kuic.keele.ac.uk.
School of Allied Health
The School of Allied Health offers a purpose-built school with 4 fully equipped practical rooms including one with specialised exercise equipment. All rooms are equipped with SMART boards, iPads and plinths for teaching and practice of clinical skills. There is also a newly built diagnostic imaging suite and access to a state of the art digital hub and access to the Anatomy Suite across all years of the degree programme.
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The Clinical Education Centre is a contemporary building which houses seminar rooms, extensive clinical skills laboratories, inter-professional Health Library and IT laboratories. This not only provides high-tech learning and teaching facilities, but also allows and encourages multi-disciplinary learning and team working.
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
The School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering is equipped with a clinical skills suite, 3D lecture theatre and digital health hub. This digital health hub facility uses the Keele Augmented Reality Environment (KARE) for patient simulation. This virtual patient programme lets students read through patient medical notes and decide on the correct treatment.
- 9th in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide, 2022)
- 3rd in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2022)
- 20th in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Complete University Guide, 2022)
96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017).