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Rehabilitation and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

Year of entry: 2021
Course type: Single Honours
Duration of study: 3 years/ 4 years with International Year

Location: Keele University campus
Subject area / School: Allied Health Professions
UCAS code: B900

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Course overview

At Keele, you will investigate the many factors that influence rehabilitation management and its success as well as explore subjects including anatomy, physiology, human movement, exercise and interpersonal skills.

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Constance Ward, Rehabilitation Science Graduate

"Rehabilitation Science has equipped me with a highly unique skill set such as testing and prescribing exercise for cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. I have really loved being able to apply the theory within the AU Injury Clinic, gaining valuable hands-on experience."

Course content

Rehabilitation is the process by which strategies are employed in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of an individual’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing, and encompasses variations in age and health status.

On the programme you will review the theories and science that underpins rehabilitation and exercise. The core subjects, combined with a choice of elective modules, are designed to equip you with knowledge and skills to work in national and global health and well-being organisations.

Course structure

The module details given below are indicative and will give you a good idea of the range of subjects that we teach. We regularly review our teaching to ensure that the modules we offer are up-to-date; therefore, the modules available to study are liable to change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

Compulsory modules	Credits	Optional modules	Credits
Anatomy, Physiology and Movement Science – Musculoskeletal (MSK)	15	Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Movement Science	15
Anatomy, Physiology and Movement Science – Neurological, Cardiovascular and Respiratory (N, CVR)	15
Health and Wellbeing	15
Principles of Rehabilitation	15
Principles of Assessment and Measurement	15
Professionalism and Effective Communication	15

Year 2 (Level 5)

Compulsory modules	Credits	Optional modules	Credits
Evidence Based Health and Rehabilitation	15	Ergonomics in the Workplace	15
Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification	15	Rehabilitation in Sport (Level 5)	15
Exercise Testing and Prescription in Healthy Populations	15
Research Skills	15
Health and the Environment	15
Exercise Science for Specialist Populations	15

Year 3 (Level 6)

Compulsory modules	Credits	Optional modules	Credits
Research Project	30	Physiology for Rehabilitation	15
Integrated Rehabilitation Strategies	15	Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation	15
Global Healthcare Matters	15	Rehabilitation in Sport (Level 6) if not selected at Level 5	15
Organisation and Management in the Rehabilitation Setting	30

Variations to 2020/21 courses

Entry requirements

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

General information

Application Process: Application is via UCAS.

GCSE (or equivalent) requirements: Applicants will normally be required to hold at least four GCSEs (or equivalent) taken at one sitting, at grade C or above (grade 4 or above in the reformed GCSEs (England) including: Mathematics, English Language, Combined or Single Science subjects.

Normally you should have obtained your GCSE level qualifications before applying. Please note that we do not accept equivalent qualifications for Mathematics and English Language, and no longer accept Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills.

English Requirements:If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language you will normally need an IELTS score of 6.0 with no single subset less than 5.5.

E.U. applicants: Please use this link to view entry criteria.

Deferred Entry applications: Deferred entry applications will be considered.

Academic entry criteria

Qualification	Required Grade Profile	Further Information
A-Levels (Full A2)	BBC ACC	General studies, Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Cambridge Pre-U (Principal Subject)	M2, M2,M3
'BTEC qualifications (QCF) (suite of qualifications known as Nationals)' and OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (OCRCT)	Extended Diploma 180 credits DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma	30 IB points
Scottish Advanced Higher	CCD
Keele University Health Foundation Year	Applicants are required to pass all Science Foundation modules across the 120 credits at 60% or above in order to progress onto the three year Rehabilitation Science programme	For more information see Keele University foundation year information
Irish Leaving Certificate	4 Irish Highers: H2, H2, H2, H3
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate	Pass at B or higher	Applicants are also required to hold 2 A Levels at a minimum of grades BC
Previous Degree	Normally 2.2 or above
Access to Higher Education programme	112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 L3 credits @ Distinction.	Applicants who have been out of education for more than three years and who do not possess NQF level 3 qualifications may apply to our programme having completed an appropriate Access to Higher Education programme. Candidates should hold GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C or above before applying - these should normally be passed at 1st attempt.
Foundation year courses	Applicants are required to pass all modules across the 120 credits at 50% or above.	64 UCAS points

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, Foundation Year offers an alternative route to study for this degree.

PREPARATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.

These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.

Foundation year

If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into our BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, our Foundation Year can provide an alternative route into your degree.

This tab provides information relating to:

Indicative modules for the Foundation Year
Foundation Year entry requirements
Information on how to apply
UCAS code for this course

Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.

This Foundation Year is a is a two semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science. For example, in the Academic and Professional Development for Health module you will begin to develop an awareness of professional standards that you will be working to in your degree and professional career. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do.

You will gain a greater appreciation of historical and contemporary approaches to health and social care within the UK, considering key health issues and challenges facing health and science services. At the same time, we will advance your knowledge of human biology and chemistry, giving you a solid grasp of body systems, science and lab work. You'll develop safe, professional laboratory skills and get to know the mathematical techniques and quantitative methods used across health science-related and social care programmes.

Throughout the programme, you will develop subject-specific and broad based skills that will be invaluable in your academic career and beyond. You can find out more about our Foundation Year, Including Information on learning, teaching and assessment methods and further opportunities available to you by visiting our homepage.

Module Summary

First Semester

FYO-00237	Foundations of Human Biology for Health	15 credits
FYO-00241	Foundations in Chemistry - Health	15 credits
FYO-00213	Foundations of Numerical and Quantitative Methods for Health Students	15 credits

Second Semester

FYO-00239	Advancing Human Biology for Health	30 credits
FYO-00245	Foundations in Health and Society	15 credits

Year long modules (Semesters One and Two)

FYO-00181

Academic and Professional Development

30 credits

2021 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For admission enquiries please contact a.j.winterton@keele.ac.uk

A-levels	Additional GCSE requirements
At least 64 UCAS points or equivalent in other qualifications or relevant work experience	GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C), or IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subtests) AND GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above

How to Apply

UCAS Applications

Visit UCAS for applications. You should apply for Rehabilitation and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

UCAS code: B902

Direct Entry

If you are a UK or EU student, already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.

Telephone: +44 (0)1782 734191
Email: SAHP@keele.ac.uk

International Entry

For students outside the UK or EU please contact International Recruitment.

Telephone: +44 (0)1782 733501
Fax: +44 (0)1782 734238
Email: international@keele.ac.uk

For admissions enquiries, you will need to speak to the relevant school. However, if your enquiry relates to course content please contact:

Tracey Coppins
Head of Health Foundation Year
Tel: +44 (0)1782 732542
Email: t.h.coppins@keele.ac.uk