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

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

You may choose to study this course via foundation year.

If you’re returning to education following a break, wish to study a new subject or don’t have the grades or sufficient equivalent experience for direct entry to this course, a foundation year may be a good option for you.

Following successful completion (including any additional progression requirements) of the foundation year you can progress on to this course.

For more details visit our foundation year webpages.

Fees and funding

Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

Career prospects

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

You will have the attributes to develop a career within health and wellbeing in the public or private sector, charity sector, leisure industry, education and business. You will also graduate with qualifications to undertake a variety of postgraduate courses and graduate training programmes.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.