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 - 2 semesters
- May - 3 semesters
- September - 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)*
- Astrophysics and Chemistry – BSc (Hons)
- Astrophysics and Computer Science – BSc (Hons)
- Astrophysics and Mathematics – BSc (Hons)
- Astrophysics with Integrated Master’s – MSci
- Biochemistry – BSc (Hons)
- Biochemistry and Human Biology – BSc (Hons)
- Biochemistry and Neuroscience – BSc (Hons)
- Biochemistry with Integrated Master’s – MSci
- Bioengineering Regenerative Medicine – BSc (Hons)
- Biology – BSc (Hons)
- Biology and Forensic Science – BSc (Hons)
- Biology and Geography – BSc (Hons)
- Biomedical Sciences – BSc (Hons)
- Bioveterinary Science – BSc (Hons)
- Business Psychology – BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry – BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry and Forensic Science – BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry and Mathematics – BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry and Physics – BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry with Integrated Master’s – MChem
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry – BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Integrated Master’s – MChem
- Children’s Nursing – BSc (Hons)*
- Computer Science and Neuroscience – BSc (Hons)
- Computer Science and Physics – BSc (Hons)
- Ecology and Conservation – BSc (Hons)
- Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Master’s – MSci
- Environment and Sustainability – BSc (Hons)
- Environmental Science – BSc (Hons)
- Environmental Science and Geography – BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Psychology – BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science – MSci
- Forensic Science – BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science and Criminology – BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science and Human Biology – BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science and Neuroscience – BSc (Hons)
- Geography – BA (Hons)
- Geology (Applied Geophysics) – BSc (Hons)
- Geology – BSc (Hons)
- Geology (Environmental Geoscience) – BSc (Hons)
- Geology (Volcanology) – BSc (Hons)
- Geology and Physical Geography – BSc (Hons)
- Human Biology and Psychology – BSc (Hons)
- Mathematics and Philosophy – BSc (Hons)
- Mathematics and Physics – BSc (Hons)
- Mathematics with Integrated Master’s – MMath
- Mental Health Nursing – BSc (Hons)*
- Microbiology and Immunology Integrated Master’s – MSci
- Neuroscience – BSc (Hons)
- Neuroscience and Psychology – BSc (Hons)
- Occupational Therapy – BSc (Hons)
- Paramedic Science – MSci*
- Pharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons)
- Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science – BSc (Hons)
- Pharmacology – BSc (Hons)
- Pharmacology with Integrated Master’s – MSci
- Pharmacy – MPharm
- Physics – BSc (Hons)
- Physics with Astrophysics – BSc (Hons)
- Physics with Renewable Energy – BSc (Hons)
- Physiotherapy – MSci
- Psychology – BSc (Hons)
- Radiography – BSc (Hons)
- Rehabilitation and Exercise Science – BSc (Hons)
- Speech and Language Therapy with Integrated Master’s (pre-registration) – MSci
- Sport and Exercise Psychology – BSc (Hons)
- Sport and Exercise Science – BSc (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).