It’s the Keele difference.
Rehabilitation and Exercise ScienceSCHOOL OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Programme Lead: Sean LedgerSchool International Director: Adam Winterton
Faculty of Medicine & Health Science
MSc. Physiotherapy BSc. (Hons) Rehabilitation & Exercise Science
BSc. (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging
MSci. Physiotherapy (4-year)
MSc. Physiotherapy (2-year)
MSc. Advanced Physiotherapy
Medicine Nursing & Midwifery PharmacyHealth &
Rehabilitation
Doctoral studies (PhD)
Staff Profile
• Highly experienced & expert teaching team• HCPC registered Physiotherapists, Bioengineer, Exercise
Physiologists & e-Learning Fellow• Academic staff involved in clinical teaching, research,
professional development and work with regulatory bodies
• Staff to Student ratio of 1 to 14
Clinical Teams & Admin Support
• Dedicated Clinical Education team• Working towards observational placements
• Keele Physiotherapy Clinic team• Rehab and Exercise Science students involved in exercise
component
• Excellent support & administration team
BSc. (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science
• 3-year pathway of an innovative undergraduate degree• Explores the science surrounding rehabilitation concepts
• Physical and psychological• Emphasises the research evidence relating to frequently encountered
global conditions. • Examples include: Coronary Heart, Osteoarthritis, Stroke, Obesity.
• Draws on experience and knowledge from many health disciplines• Exercise science, physical therapy, psychology and nutrition. • Public health and health and wellbeing promotion
BSc. (Hons) Rehabilitation and Exercise Science
Rehabilitation and Exercise Science emphasises the principles of scientific approaches in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of an individual’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing, encompassing variations in health status. A strong focus is placed on emphasising the underpinning theory and research evidence of the scientific basis of promoting, maintaining and restoring health and wellbeing.
What students are likely to study:Credits Year 1
15 Health and Wellbeing*
15 Anatomy, Physiology and Movement Science (MSK)*
15 Anatomy, Physiology and Movement Science (N, CVR)*
15 Principles of Assessment and Measurement*
15 Principles of Rehabilitation*
15 Professionalism and Effective Communication*
What students are likely to study:Credits Year 2
15 Evidence Based Health and Rehabilitation*
15 Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification
15 Exercise Testing and Prescription in Healthy Populations
15 Research Skills*
15 Health and the Environment
15 Exercise Science for Specialist Populations
What students are likely to study:
Credits Year 3
30 Research Project*
15 Integrated Rehabilitation Strategies
15 Global Healthcare Matters
30 Organisation and Management in the Rehabilitation setting
Optional Modules and Electives
Students need to accrue 120 credits in each year using a combination of compulsory modules, optional modules and/or free standing electives (EFS)• Compulsory modules provide 90 credits in each year of
the programme.• Optional or EFS undertaken in each year of study
accrues the additional 30 credits required.
Skills Active opportunity
• Level 2 (Fitness Instructor)*
• Level 3 (Personal Trainer)*
• Level 4 (Pulmonary, Cardiac, Neurological Rehabilitation)
*Optional funded opportunity during Year 1 to Year 3
Placements
• Keele Physiotherapy Clinic opportunity• Exercise Physiology Lab. opportunities• VirginCare placements (optional)• Self-selected industry/work based placements are
available in Years 2 and 3.• Industry-based placements self-funded.
Employability and career pathway
• BSc. Rehabilitation and Exercise Science provides opportunity to accelerate your career pathway
• Graduate as competent rehabilitation and exercise scientists with research experience
International study year
• After successful completion Year 2 (criteria)• Self funded but with reduced tuition fees (bursaries
available) • Opportunities: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France,
Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland, USA
Where might the degree lead me?
• Employment• In the public and private sector, the charity sector, the
leisure industry, education and business.
• Further study• The course also qualifies graduates to undertake a variety
of postgraduate courses and graduate training programmes.
It’s the Keele difference.
Rehabilitation and Exercise ScienceENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
It’s the Keele difference.
Entry RequirementsBSc Rehabilitation and Exercise Science English Language
A Level B B C and one must be a Science subject* or Physical Education (PE)
2:2 (lower second class) Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science or exercise based subject
Students are normally asked to meet IELTS 6.0 with no subsection less than 5.5
Other English language tests / qualifications can normally be accepted
International Baccalaureate
30 points with 5 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics or PE
STPM with Matriculation (Matrikulasi)
B B C with B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or
Sports Science. Matrikulasi with GPA 3.0 out
of 4.0 in core subjects and 3.0 in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Sports Science
Higher Secondary Certificate
Standard XII with 70% overall and 70% in
Biology, Chemistry or Physics
GCSE’s(if taken or equivalent)
4 subjects grades A*-C to include Science, English Language and Mathematics
* Students taking the reformed A level should have normally passed the science practical when it is offered by your institute
UCAS Application
• Screened on grades•• Scored on application and personal statement e.g.
insight into rehabilitation science and exercise, personal qualities, work & voluntary experience (health & social)
Offers to study
• Subject to additional requirements: • Obtaining satisfactory police record clearance (enhanced);• Successful Occupational Health screening.
Useful TipsResearch the course
- Don’t underestimate the power of the programme website
Research the profession
- Explore the speciality areas and job roles / opportunities
- Explore professional body requirements- Consider ethics
Fees & Funding
• Keele international fees and scholarship information: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/internationalstudents/tuitionfeesandfunding/
• Additional initial costs include:• Student Membership CSP (£96 3 years)• Half skeletons (£40)• Disclosure and Barring Service (£45) (this maintains the
police record check requirement throughout the programme)
• Clinical uniforms are paid for by the school
School of Health & RehabilitationMackay BuildingKeele UniversityNewcastle-under-LymeStaffordshireST5 5BGTel: +44 (0) 1782 734191
It’s the Keele difference.
Thank youSchool of Health and Rehabilitation:
School International Director:
Adam Winterton [email protected] +44 (0) 1782 733811