Foundation in Health and Science

Program Overview

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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

Academic Requirements

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.

Foundation Modules

Foundation in Health and Science – Health and Nursing route:

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

Foundation in Health and Science – Sciences route:

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

Foundation in Health and Science – Paramedic Sciences route:

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

Progression Degree Options

• 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)

Facilities

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.

Why Health and Science at Keele?

• 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)

Career Opportunities

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017).

Program Outline

Careers:

• 96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017).