School of Medicine

Research

Our research spans the translational pathway from pre-clinical research to health and social care delivery and education, applying research to tackle the most challenging health problems faced by patients, clinicians, clinical educators, and societies across the world.

We are nationally and internationally recognised for interdisciplinary health research in our key areas of strength (including musculoskeletal health, mental health and well-being, clinical education, cardiovascular disease, prognosis and big data research). We offer a platform for novel and promising methodological research and pedagogical research in medical education.

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Global research leader

Keele's research on musculoskeletal disorders has been recognised as No.1 in the world. The ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings 2025, which scored universities around the world on both the quality and quantity of their research in a variety of fields, have seen Keele achieving outstanding global positions across key health research specialities, ranking no.1 in the world for Musculoskeletal Disorders, and also no.2 in the world for Primary Care research.

Contact us

School of Medicine

School of Medicine
David Weatherall building
University Road
Keele University
Staffordshire ST5 5BG

+44 (0) 1782 733937
fmhs.facilities@keele.ac.uk

Admissions enquiries:
enquiries@keele.ac.uk

The Clinical Education Centre

Keele University
Clinical Education Centre
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire ST4 6QG

services.cecreception@keele.ac.uk

CEC general enquires:
+44 (0)1782 731876