Health and Life Sciences

Undergraduate Pathway in Health and Life Sciences

Keele University is ranked consistently highly in major league tables for its health and life sciences provision, currently in the UK Top 15 for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (The Guardian 2026). Study this pathway programme and progress onto specialisms such as Forensic Science, Neuroscience, Paramedic Science, or Pharmacology.

Duration

Two semesters

Intakes

January
September

Entry Points

Foundation

Academic Requirements Apply Today

Course Details

Progression Degrees

Bio Sciences degrees

Forensic Science degrees

Neuroscience degrees

Occupational and Speech Therapy degrees

Paramedic Science degrees

MSci Paramedic Science

Pharmacy and Pharmacology degrees

Please note: Higher IELTS is required for entry into Paramedic Science. Please contact us for more information: admissions@kuic.keele.ac.uk.

Modules – Health

Semester 1

English for Academic Study 1
Mathematics 1
Career in Healthcare
Academic and Digital Skills

Semester 2

English for Academic Study 1
Research skills
Biology
Health and Policy

Modules – Paramedic Science

Semester 1

English for Academic Study 1
Mathematics 1
Career in Healthcare
Academic and Digital Skills

Semester 2

English for Academic Study 1
Research skills
Biology
Chemistry

Modules – Other Science

Semester 1

English for Academic Study 1
Mathematics 1
Physics
Academic and Digital Skills

Semester 2

English for Academic Study 1
Research skills
Biology
Chemistry

Programme Specification

Careers

Upon graduating from one of our many health and life science degrees, you could work for the NHS in roles such as Paramedic, Speech and Language Therapist, or Pharmacist. If you enjoy learning, you could work as a Research Scientist and contribute to medical advancements. With a forensic science degree, you could apply your scientific knowledge to criminal justice as a Forensic Laboratory Analyst. Depending on your chosen specialism, the possibilities are endless.

Industry-standard Facilities

Studying Health and Life Sciences at KUIC and Keele University, you will have access to:

Fully equipped clinical skills laboratories
A simulated ward environment, complete with manikins and patient simulators
A dedicated Health Library, available to students and everyone who works for the NHS in the region.

Health Science Facilities