Year of entry
- 2026
UCAS code
- B900
Duration of study
- 3 years or 4 years with International Year
Rehabilitation and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)
Course summary
Develop the skills required to restore and promote both the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals. Our innovative and diverse Rehabilitation and Exercise Science BSc provides you with the the underpinning theory to enable you to practice competently and confidently.
Why study Rehabilitation and Exercise Science at Keele University?
Top 20 in the UK for Health Professions (Guardian University League Table, 2022)
Opportunity to undertake an international year
Gain practical experience in our on campus physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic
Growth area of rehabilitation and exercise science in the UK offers diverse career opportunities
Course overview
Our Rehabilitation and Exercise Science degree at Keele explores themes such as promotion of physical activity, causes of disease and prevention of injury. All of these are aligned to an expanding range of sectors such as health and social care, and sport. Our innovative programme prepares you for an exciting and flexible career focusing on both health and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation professionals are experts in utilising a range of methods to promote, restore and preserve the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals of all ages. Our aim is for you to thrive in a rapidly changing and often changing external environment and to give professional care with empathy and respect for others. You will explore the factors that influence managing rehabilitation and advance your problem-solving techniques, communication, and interpersonal skills.
As well as giving you the essential clinical expertise we also incorporate business and research skills into our curriculum to further enhance your career opportunities.
Rehabilitation themes
You will study a wide range of rehabilitation themes including human anatomy and how it changes throughout a person’s life, physiology, the science behind movement, and human neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Different forms of disability are also analysed along with disabling conditions aligned to areas such as cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, metabolic, and neurological. You will explore the full range of demographics including the elderly and children, not just individuals involved in sport related activity.
The course enables you to develop your practical handling and the therapeutic skills that underpin exercise physiology. You will learn contemporary concepts and issues around global health and wellbeing and their impact on healthcare economies.
As you progress through the course you will enhance your understanding of rehabilitation strategies and look at increasing your organisational and management skills. There are opportunities to focus on rehabilitation in sport and to understand the different techniques used in this area along with the prevention and management of sports injuries. You can also deepen your knowledge around health behaviour change and the prescription of physical activity in specialist areas like cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
The course draws on knowledge from other areas including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medicine, nursing, psychology, nutrition, and public health.
Experiential learning
You will complete at least 50 hours work experience in a setting related to the course content. This will be with one of clinical or professional partners, or you may self-source if you have a specialist area of interest.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic
Our on campus clinic offers opportunities for you to gain experience of engaging with patients, enhance your rehabilitation skills and improve your communication skills. The clinic offers ‘hands on’ treatments for a wide range of common musculoskeletal injuries. You will have opportunities to be involved with leading rehabilitation sessions on members of the public once your gym qualifications have been achieved. There will also be the possibility to conduct massage on patients should you attain the relevant qualification..
Scientific research
Embedded into the course is the importance of scientific research evidence. You will develop your awareness of how this research contributes to the general health and wellbeing of individuals, including in the management of global conditions including coronary heart disease, osteoarthritis, stroke, obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Our expertise
A team of highly qualified and knowledgeable academic staff teach on this course, all are accredited with their relevant professional bodies from ACHS, BASES to HCPC. There are also nationally and internationally recognised academics, including Professor John Buckley, Advisor to WHO prehab 2020 for Ischaemic Heart Disease.
Professional recognition
Rehabilitation and Exercise Science at Keele is recognised for its applied practical skills by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This accreditation allows you to gather gym instructor, personal trainer awards during years 1 and 2 - progressing to a specialist qualification in cardiovascular exercise prescription in year 3. These awards are highly recognised by employers and are seen as an excellent addition to the degree.
Course structure
Modules for Rehabilitation and Exercise Science
The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are subject to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Compulsory modules
Research, Academic and Professional Skills (30 credits)
The module aims to prepare you to work in the sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation industry, developing transferable skills that can be applied in a variety of employment settings and specialties, alongside an understanding of and an appreciation for the learning and self-development opportunities available whilst studying at University.
Assessment and Applied Practice (30 credits)
The module introduces exercise testing and assessment of physical activity and fitness within healthy populations; with a strong focus on building communication skills relevant for professionals post graduation. You will also gain an insight into practicalities of exercise prescription and applied practice of patient management in an exercise setting, using relevant research to inform your approach.
Human Anatomy, Physiology and Movement (30 credits)
To follow.
Public Health Nutrition and Physical Activity (15 credits)
This module introduces concepts of the roles for nutrition and physical activity as drivers for positive communities. You will also build your literature searching and application knowledge - skills that are crucial to success within any degree programme.
Optional modules
Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
Explore the concept of health and wellbeing with a focus on primary prevention and health promotion. This module reflects on the shifting emphasis away from a medical disease model, towards a health model based on personal responsibility and prevention of disease.
Compulsory modules
Advanced Assessment and Applied Practice (30 credits)
In this module you will gain insight into practicalities of exercise prescription within apparently healthy populations who are at risk of developing long term conditions. Offering students the opportunity to gain external qualifications, increasing employability opportunities.
Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification (15 credits)
This module focuses on the primary theme of modifying/changing behaviour through application of models and principles of behaviour change to impact health and wellbeing, and enhance rehabilitation. You will learn the theories underpinning behaviour change and the scientific principles based on the theory. You will also be taught how to recognise the signs of non-adherence and how to select the most appropriate behaviour change model/principles to suit particular population groups (inactive, obese, elderly).
Evidence in Sports and Exercise Medicine (15 credits)
The Evidence in Sports and Exercise Medicine module builds on content introduced in Year 1 and enables you to extract key information and begin to discuss literature relevant to practice. You will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required to assess quality of research methodology both qualitative and quantitative, and understand common statistical terminology used for evidence based research.
Exercise in Long Term Conditions (30 credits)
This module introduces you to pathophysiology of disease and provides you with knowledge of underpinning exercise science principles in relation to health behaviour change and physical activity and exercise prescription in long term conditions.
Biomechanical Concepts and Techniques (15 credits)
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of biomechanical procedures and process. You will develop your understanding around musculoskeletal injuries and gait patterns, using appropriate biomechanical instruments to assess activity.
Research Skills (15 credits)
The module builds on content introduced in Year 1 and Year 2 and offers you some choice in research themes/topics. The module reflects the shifting emphasis away from increasing the quantity of care, towards enhancing the quality of care - moving away from a medical disease model towards a health model based on personal responsibility and prevention of disease.
Optional modules
Experiential Learning in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
You will have the opportunity to use practical taught skills in a professional environment, and develop your employability skills to prepare you for the realities of working in the sport, exercise and/or physical activity industry. Twenty hours of applied experiential learning will take place during the semester, on non teaching days. The university will provide support identifying opportunities (including on campus) however, you are encouraged to self source the opportunity.
Innovations in Sport and Exercise Technology (15 credits)
This module will critically appraise the use and value of technology in sport, exercise, and performance. Through a combination of lectures and seminars, and lab-based practicals, you will be introduced to various contemporary wearable devices and sensors. In doing so, you will explore current and future applications of such technology, and their validity and reliability and use to support the to UN's Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages).
Compulsory modules
Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
This module complements the programme content introduced in Level 4 and in Level 5 in relation to the science of rehabilitation. The focus of this module is rehabilitation in sport; it will develop your understanding of the sports rehabilitation process, prevention and management of sports injuries and the impact of sports injuries, both physical and psychological.
Practical Experience Placement (15 credits)
The applied placement module allows you to use practical taught skills in a professional environment. It also offers opportunities to build relationships and gain skills that are crucial for employment and career aspirations.
Sport and Exercise Project (30 credits)
The Sport and Exercise Project module runs across the full academic year, and offers you the opportunity to put into practice the scholarship and research methods skills developed over the programme. You can select to: (i) design, conduct and present their experimental research project as a journal article or conference poster defence; (ii) design, conduct and present your practice-based case study as an extended client report; or (iii) design and conduct an systematic review.
Advanced Clinical Exercise Practice (15 credits)
This module will complete the journey of exercise prescription from healthy populations, to those at risk and finally patients with a long term condition. The theoretical content in this module will allow students to continue working towards a nationally recognised qualification on completion of degree.
Health in Places of Work and Learning (15 credits)
This module develops your knowledge and awareness of workplace related health, linking to various initiatives and health and safety regulations. It aims to develop your ability to apply knowledge authentically into work and learning environments.
Organisational Management in Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
This module offers you a broad-based introduction to key organisation and management principles with particular reference to exercise, health and rehabilitation settings. You will explore, analyse and critically evaluate the complex interrelationships and influences that operate within business, and identify how potential problems/opportunities in one area can influence another and offer reasoned strategies for their management. The module will use a problem based case study approach to enable you to analyse a wide variety of information, reflect upon management approaches and recommend critically reasoned solutions.
Optional modules
Interdisciplinary Approaches in Sport, Exercise and Performance (15 credits)
Using contemporary communication tools (such as blogs, vlogs, Instagram lives, and TedTalks), this module provides you with an opportunity to explore contemporary interdisciplinary themes within sport, exercise and performance.
Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework
Keele is one of only 15 broad-based universities in England - out of over 100 - to have been awarded Gold in both the 2017 and 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) exercises, demonstrating our consistent teaching excellence.
Additional opportunities
There are a range of additional opportunities for this course.
Please note that undertaking one may impact the availability of another.
Entry requirements
These are the typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If your qualifications aren't listed, please contact us to check if we can accept them. If you don't think you'll meet the stated requirements, you may be able to access this course via a Foundation Year.
Typical offer
Please ensure you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and/or English language requirements.
Please select your qualification from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information
A Level
BBC in three A Levels.
Contextual Offer: CCC in three A Levels.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma
DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.
Contextual Offer: MMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
BTEC National Diploma / Diploma
Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Merit and Merit in BTEC Diploma and A in one A Level.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma
Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and CC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
T Level
Merit in any T Level.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
International Baccalaureate Diploma
554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
Contextual Offer: 444 in three Higher Levels or 27 points.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification (see below).
International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme
We encourage applications with the IBCP but recognise that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
If you are taking a BTEC National Diploma / Diploma with one or more Higher Levels, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C.
For any other combination, please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.
Access to HE Diploma
112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru
The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course (see A Level). All subject specific requirements will still need to be met.
Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers
BCCCC in five Highers, or CD in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers, or CCD in three Advanced Highers.
You will also need: C in National 5 Maths, or 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.
Core Maths
If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.
Ireland - Leaving Certificate
H3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate.
You will also need: O4 / H6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
China - Gaokao
70% in the Gaokao.
You will also need: 60% in Senior Secondary School or Gaokao Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
India - Standard XII
Average of 65% from four subjects in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 70% from four subjects in any other Standard XII.
You will also need: 6 or C2 in Secondary School Examination Maths, or Pass in Standard XII Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Germany - Abitur
2.4 overall average in the Abitur.
You will also need: 10 in Maths in the Abitur, plus an English language qualification (see below).
France - Baccalaureate
12 in the French Baccalaureate / International Option Baccalaureate / Baccalauréat Français International.
You will also need: 10 in Maths in the Baccalaureate, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Hong Kong - Diploma
443 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE.
You will also need: 2 in HKDSE Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Spain - Bachillerato
Overall average of 7 in the Título de Bachillerato.
You will also need: 5 in Graduado en Educación Secundaria (GES) Maths or 6 in Título de Bachiller Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato
75% in the Esame di Stato.
You will also need: 5 in Maths in the Diploma, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Cyprus - Apolytirion
17.5 / 83% in the Apolytirion.
You will also need: 14 in Maths in the Apolytirion, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Portugal
Overall average of 15 in a Secondary Certificate.
You will also need: 10 in Secondary Certificate Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Canada - Diploma
60% / BCCCC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma.
You will also need: 50% in Grade 11 Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Kenya - KCSE / Diploma
We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
We may accept a two year Diploma. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.
Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND
We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
We may accept an Ordinary National Diploma with GPA of 2.5 or a Merit / Lower Credit. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.
USA - Advanced Placement
443 from three Advanced Placement subjects.
You will also need: C in Grade 12 High School Diploma Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Ghana
We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
Sri Lanka - Advanced Level
BBC in three Advanced Levels.
You will also need: C in O-Level Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Malaysia - STPM
BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the STPM.
You will also need: C in SPM Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate
We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
Singapore - A Levels (H2)
BBC in three H2 Levels.
You will also need: C in O-Level Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
European Baccalaureate
70% overall.
You will also need: 6 in European Baccalaureate Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
NCUK
Pass NCUK Foundation Year with BBC and a C in EAP English Language module and grade A in EAP for Nursing courses.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or international equivalent.
Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education
BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Education.
You will also need: 6 in UACE or UCE Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE
BBC in three Advanced Level subjects.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
English language requirements
All our courses require an English language qualification or test. Most students meet this through a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please visit our English Language pages for details, including test information for international students. For students who require a test, this course requires a result from Group A.
Alternative and contextual offers
We're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. We offer alternative offer schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying in the Keele region, and recognition of a range of additional qualifications.
General information
The entry grades outlined indicate the typical offer, along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary conditions based upon a candidate's application.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2025/26 academic year
- UK: £9,535 for the 2025/6 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval).
- International: Band 2, £20,200 for the 2025/26 academic year
Please note, our 2026/27 entry fees have not yet been set. We set our fees on an annual basis and they will be updated here once set.
For Home students, the University's fees are regulated by the UK Government and may be subject to change in subsequent years of your course in-line with government policy or legal requirements. For continuing international students, fees will increase annually by RPI, with a maximum cap of 5% per year.
For details of our international fee bands visit our Undergraduate tuition fees page.
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Our Student Financial Support team offers confidential advice and guidance to help you manage your money, resolve issues with Student Finance, create a budget, explore your options if you're facing financial hardship, and access any funding you are eligible for, such as bursaries and scholarships.
For more information visit our undergraduate fees and funding pages.
Your future career
This is an exciting course that gives you the skills, attributes, and opportunities to shape your own professional development. Rehabilitation and exercise science is a growth area offering the potential to follow diverse career avenues. You could work in health and wellbeing in the public, private and charity sectors, leisure industry, education, business or even set up your own business.
There are options to continue your studies at postgraduate level in subjects like physiotherapy, or you could pursue a management role in the health sector.
Enhance your employability
Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021), offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability.
From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.
Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.
Teaching, learning and assessment
In your programme you will sometimes be expected to role play and engage in simulated clinical scenarios with other students, such as the practice and observation of practical skills in physical contact with other students. For some specific practices, this may necessitate modification of dress - e.g., to shorts and t-shirt. These activities will be conducted in a professional, safe, respectful and culturally sensitive way, under the supervision of academic staff, according to a defined protocol.
We use different teaching and learning methods depending on the module you are currently studying. These include:
- Lectures
- Digital communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams for online lectures, workshops and seminars that complement face to face teaching.
- Interactive lectures
- Practical work to allow you to develop your practice under the supervision of academic staff
- Small and large group workshops
- Individual and group presentations
- Student and tutor led tutorials
- Web based learning using Keele’s virtual learning environment (KLE)
- Independent study
Assessment
A variety of different assessment methods are used to monitor your progress throughout the Rehabilitation Science and Exercise Course. These might include:
- Written work and assignments
- Written exams in different formats including essays and multiple choice
- Oral presentations
- Research project, which is student led piece of independent study
Foundation year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, offering preparation for your chosen degree with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete.
This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, build your confidence, and provide a better understanding of higher education.
On our Foundation Year, you'll join our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.
The information in this Foundation Year section is for UK/Home applicants. Where an international Foundation Year is available, please see the 'Information for international students' tab.
The information within this page is for students wishing to start their studies in September. If you would like to start this course in January, please visit our January pages for further details.
Course Content
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.
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.
Semester One Modules
| FYO-00237 | Foundations of Human Biology for Health | 15 credits |
| FYO-00245 | Foundations in Health and Society | 15 credits |
| FYO-00213 | Foundations of Numerical and Quantitative Methods for Health Students | 15 credits |
Semester Two Modules
| FYO-00239 | Advancing Human Biology for Health | 30 credits |
| FYO-00336 | Advancing Health and Society | 15 credits |
Year long modules (Semesters One and Two)
| FYO-00181 | Academic and Professional Development | 30 credits |
Entry Requirements
- 56 UCAS points including at least one Level 3 qualification (such as an A Level, BTEC, Access Course, or T Level).
- Plus C in GCSE English / Level 2 Functional Skills English and C in GCSE Maths / Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
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 Students
If you already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.
The information in this Foundation Year section is for UK/Home applicants. Where an international Foundation Year is available, please see the 'Information for international students' tab.
We also offer a January start for some of our Foundation Year courses. Adopting a blended learning approach, the January start is particularly useful for students wishing to return to education following time out of studying, or who are seeking a flexible approach to their Foundation Year studies. Our January start is available across most of our Science, Humanities, Social Science, Health and Business courses.
Whilst still being a full-time course, our blended delivery model combines live teaching sessions - both online and on-campus - with self-directed study, enabling you to predominantly study at a time that suits your lifestyle. You will benefit from weekly online taught sessions which encourage you to engage with your teachers and peers.
In addition to online study there will be a series of full study days that you will be required to attend throughout each semester. These sessions may include lab-based activities, group work, review of course and assessment materials studied online. They will emphasise opportunities for you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your chosen route.
Please refer to the September start tab for more information about the entry requirements and what you will study. The modules that you will take on a January start Foundation Year will be similar to those for the September start, but on a compressed timescale and tailored to a blended learning approach (with the majority of learning taking place online).
For more information, including fees, the UCAS code for this course, how to apply, and how you will be taught, please visit our January Start Foundation Year webpage.
Our International Foundation Year is delivered on campus through Keele University International College (KUIC). Find out more about the International Foundation Year options on the KUIC website.
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