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MEDICINE &
HEALTH SCIENCES
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH
2019
We’re Keele University and we’re different. Founded more
than 60 years ago to meet the demands of a new kind of
society, economy and world, our principles resonate now
more than ever. Our approach to education is central to this
and is, above all, what defines us.
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Contents
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences | 4
Faculty facilities | 6
Why study at Keele? | 12
Postgraduate awards | 14
School of Health & Rehabilitation | 16
School of Medicine | 24
School of Nursing & Midwifery | 32
School of Pharmacy | 44
The Research Institute for Applied Clinical Sciences | 50
The Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences | 52
The Research Institute for Science & Technology in Medicine | 56
Life at Keele | 60
How to find us | 61
Useful links and information | 62
Contact details | 63
Important information | 63
Keele has been named as one
of the Top 5 most beautiful
universities in the country
(Times Higher Education, 2018).
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4 | FACULTY OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES Discover the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at Keele University... keele.ac.uk
FACULTY OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES | 5
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences continues to be a leading
provider of postgraduate study opportunities. Our highly-rated
Schools offer a wide range of Continuing Professional Development
courses, postgraduate programmes, and research opportunities to
develop your career and professional practice.
We offer a range of programmes and research degrees to enhance your career in a wide range
of disciplines. Exciting opportunities exist within the Faculty for postgraduate study in both taught
programmes and research degrees, undertaken either full-time, or part-time with opportunities for
work-based learning. In addition, most individual modules can be taken on a stand-alone basis,
either as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or as a means of working towards
a postgraduate award over a period of up to five years. An increasing number of modules are
delivered partly or wholly via distance learning.
As a research-led Faculty you will benefit from cutting-edge research, along with state-of-the-art
teaching and learning facilities including virtual and augmented reality, extensive IT facilities, a
surgical anatomy suite and a dedicated Health Library.
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences students choose postgraduate study for a range of
reasons including:
• Intellectual and academic development;
• Professional development;
• Personal satisfaction;
• Enhanced career prospects;
• Specific programmes for career pathway.
Our aim is to enable you to develop your career and make a real difference to your professional
practice, providing you with the knowledge and expertise to continue to push the boundaries in
the fields of medicine and health sciences.
Professor Pauline Walsh
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean
“ The Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences has a vibrant postgraduate and CPD portfolio
which has been developed in partnership with key stakeholders and encompasses a range of models
“
of study to suit the diverse needs of students. Education is delivered by experts in their field and
designed to support practitioners in meeting the challenges of contemporary evidenced-based practice
in health and social care settings.
6 | FACULTY FACILITIES
Faculty facilities
WE HAVE ALL THE FACILITIES YOU WOULD EXPECT TO FIND AND MORE…
THE DAVID WEATHERALL BUILDING, Keele
Campus, contains everything that one would expect in
a modern purpose-built facility, including a large
lecture theatre, numerous seminar rooms, IT suite, an
anatomy suite, multi-user laboratories, anatomy
resource facilities, and state-of-the-art surgical
anatomy facilities. Our Postgraduate Medicine
programmes are delivered in our anatomy and IT
suites.
The David Weatherall building is also home to the
Research Institute for Applied Clinical Sciences, the
Research Institute for Primary Care & Health
Sciences, and Keele’s Clinical Trials Unit, which has
recently been extended to provide additional facilities
for an expanding team of multidisciplinary
researchers.
THE CLINICAL EDUCATION CENTRE, based at
the Royal Stoke University Hospital, houses the
School of Nursing & Midwifery, and incorporates
the clinical years of the Undergraduate Medical
School, together with the Health Library.
The Clinical Skills Laboratories form part of the
Clinical Education Centre and are a facility shared
between Nursing, Midwifery and Medical students.
The facilities are flexible and allow for the creation
of a didactic teaching area with full audio / visual
and computer support and/or a simulated ward
environment, allowing students to be taught and to
practise clinical skills relevant to their stage of
training. The laboratories are extremely well
equipped with a number of manikins and patient
simulators, in addition to general ward equipment.
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THE MACKAY BUILDING, Keele campus, houses
our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in
the School of Health & Rehabilitation.
The Mackay building contains everything that one
would expect in a modern purpose built facility,
including a large lecture theatre and specialist
practical rooms. A programme of investment in
capital equipment ensures that the most up-to-date
physiotherapy equipment is available for teaching
and student research projects.
New for 2018, our state-of-the-art Diagnostic
Imaging Suite supports the BSc (Hons) Radiography
programme on campus (construction completed
August and equipment commissioned August /
September 2018) will be ready for the start of the
2018 academic year.
THE HORNBEAM BUILDING, Keele campus, is
home to our undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes in the School of Pharmacy.
The Clinical Skills Suite has been designed to help
Keele University in revolutionising the way
Pharmacy is taught within the School and to
produce pharmacists that can take on an even
more patient-focused role. The facility includes a
mock dispensary and seven consultation rooms.
Additionally, the UK’s largest independent
Pharmacy chain, Well Pharmacy, is based on
campus and provides working opportunities for
Keele’s undergraduate Pharmacy students.
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8 | FACULTY FACILITIES
THE HEALTH LIBRARY, at the Clinical Education STATE-OF-THE-ART LECTURE THEATRES
Centre, is available to students and staff of Keele The Faculty’s state-of-the-art lecture theatres, seminar
University and everyone who works for, or with the and meeting rooms are equipped with an impressive
NHS in North Staffordshire, and boasts one of the networked system of teaching related technology.
finest collections of health related literature in
Staffordshire. In addition to loan facilities within the Students can gain access to the internet, online
library, the staff regularly offer training to both learning environment (KLE), audio / visual technology
students and professional staff on literature and in some of the main seminar suites and skills
research skills and reference management. laboratories, the option is available to film and record
student activity.
The extensive Health Library website offers a range
of e-tutorials to complement the work of the
Training Librarians, and provides access to a range
of clinical databases, allowing you to carry out fast,
powerful and thorough searches of published
clinical research.
Our academic collections are provided both online
and in print. The Keele libraries subscribe to over
20,000 e-journals (from major publishers including
Oxford University Press; Sage; Taylor and Francis),
and 300,000 e-books. Students can access reading
lists online, and our ‘Library Search’ engine can be EXTENSIVE IT SUITES
used to find relevant information from our The Health Library has an IT Suite with around 60
collections, both in print and electronically. Most of PCs on the Keele network in addition to an extensive
the Library’s e-resources are available both on and IT suite in the David Weatherall Building, Keele
off campus and help is available from the Library campus, and in the main Keele library on campus.
website. Photocopying and scanning facilities are also
available.
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THE DIGITAL HEALTH HUB, Hornbeam building, 3D CINEMA
supports the use of technology in teaching across We have developed a new 'Health Cinema', at the
the programmes of Pharmacy and Radiography. The Hornbeam building, used on Pharmacy programmes.
innovative design uses augmented reality apps This is a large screen, visualisation facility located in
developed within the Faculty. our 133-seat lecture theatre. The cinema-grade
projection system can use both 2D and 3D.
The space facilitates small group working on tables
of up to six students, each centred around a The 3D Cinema is an immersive environment in
high-quality display. which students and researchers can explore
healthcare simulations including anatomy and
Twenty PCs offer dual screen display, allowing molecular modelling.
Radiography students to immerse themselves into
simulation software designed to emulate the clinical
environments of using CT and MRI imaging
solutions. Laptops are provided in a flexible learning
space for students to use, or they may bring their
own device. Using software designed within the
Faculty, each table can become a virtual hospital
bed, each supporting a different virtual patient or
virtual molecule using augmented reality.
AVATARS
The School of Pharmacy supports postgraduate
learning and Continuing Professional Development
with a range of avatars, webinars and other
electronic means of teaching and communicating
with our students.
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10 | FACULTY FACILITIES
THE GUY HILTON RESEARCH CENTRE, based
in Stoke-on-Trent within a short walking distance of
the Royal Stoke University Hospital is the
administrative home of laboratory research within
the Faculty and a key location of the Research
Institute for Science & Technology in Medicine
(ISTM). The Centre provides dedicated
postgraduate student offices adjacent to
academics, seminar rooms for MSc teaching
delivery, and communal space. Research is
performed within the state-of-the-art science
laboratories, which include cell culture, genomics,
imaging, biomaterials, nanomagnetics, and
bioreactor facilities.
ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, OSWESTRY
There are several research groups working on various musculoskeletal disorders, ranging from arthritis to
spinal cord injury, based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), Oswestry, which
is linked to ISTM, Keele University. The hospital hosts an MHRA-licensed cell manufacturing facility used to
treat patients with cartilage defects, which has put the hospital at the fore internationally in the field of
regenerative medicine. Another significant area of research is targeted by the Wolfson Centre for Inherited
Neuromuscular Disease which focus on severe muscle-wasting diseases, including muscular dystrophy and
spinal muscular atrophy. The hospital frequently hosts international conferences on such topics as, for
example, the 7th Nuclear Envelope Disease and Chromatin Organisation (NEDCO) meeting.
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, provides an ideal location to translate
scientific findings from the laboratory to treating patients, often in clinical trials, which is evidenced by the
hospital being involved in more than 60 clinical trials/studies with excellent support from the Clinical Research
Team. For more information please visit: rjah.nhs.uk/research.aspx
keele.ac.ukTHE ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST (UHNM) provides a full range of
general acute hospital services for approximately 900,000 people locally in Staffordshire, South Cheshire, and
Shropshire. We employ over 10,000 staff members and have more than 1,450 inpatient beds across our two
hospitals, Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We also provide
specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
The Trust met the demands of one million patients last year, of which more than 175,000 people attended our
A&E departments. Many emergency patients are brought to us from a wide area by both helicopter and land
ambulance because of our Major Trauma Centre status. As such UHNM is the regional specialist hospital
within the North Midlands. As a University Hospital, we work very closely with Keele University.
keele.ac.uk12 | WHY STUDY AT KEELE TOP 5
in the TEF
Times Higher ranking
of the Teaching
Excellence
Excellence
Framework
Framework2017
(broad-based universities)
Why study at Keele?
New analysis published by Times Higher Education has
found that Keele University is part of a ‘new elite’ of
universities excelling in both teaching and research. The
table, combining the Teaching Excellence Framework
(TEF) and Research Excellence Framework (REF) results,
has highlighted the institutions which can genuinely
combine high quality education and teaching with research
intensity, and ranks Keele in the UK Top 10.
In 2017 Keele was awarded a Gold ranking in the TEF,
which was decided by an independent panel of experts
including academics, students, and employer
representatives. Drawing on national data, and evidence
submitted by each university or college, the TEF measured
excellence in three areas: teaching quality, the learning
environment and the educational and professional
outcomes achieved by students. The REF assesses the
quality of research in all higher education institutions in the
UK. In the most recent REF (2014), 97% of Keele’s
research was classified as world leading or of international
importance.
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97%
of our research
world-leading or
of international
importance
Research Excellence
Framework 201414 | POSTGRADUATE AWARDS Postgraduate awards Most taught programmes provide awards at Certificate, Diploma, and Master’s degree level, thus allowing a range of exit points. Whilst some programmes are oriented to specific professional disciplines – such as Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Radiography – others are interdisciplinary and cater for those with either a professional or an academic interest in health and healthcare. All these programmes include a focus on the interpretation of evidence, and evidence-based practice. Most programmes allow a choice of optional modules from within the Faculty, and from other Faculties in the University. Accreditation of prior certificated or experiential learning is possible. Postgraduate research degrees - MPhil or PhD - are provided by the Research Institutes within the University, each of which has an international research reputation. Some programmes are taught through topic-centred learning, including lectures, whilst other courses may be delivered through online learning or a blend of face-to-face and online/distance learning supported by tutorials and practical exercises. Collaborative and student-centred learning are also adopted, with group work and individual assignments. Students are also required to conduct independent study to a very large extent, with attendance required for all chosen modules except for the dissertation and modules delivered online. An individual approach to student support is adopted. Each student will be assigned a tutor for the dissertation module, chosen in relation to the appropriate subject discipline and expertise for the project. Modules are assessed by both in-course assessment and final examination. For most courses, a major part of the assessment will be based on the student’s research project and written dissertation. HIGHER DEGREE BY INSTRUCTION Most taught Master’s degree courses usually take one year when studied full-time, or two to five years when studied part-time. Courses usually include lectures and seminars and may include examinations. Some courses may be delivered wholly or in part at a distance, enabling you to work and study at the same time. Training is given in research methods and you will normally need to write a dissertation. HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH All Doctoral and some Master’s degrees are awarded after a period of original research culminating in a thesis and oral examination. A Master’s degree by research (MPhil) usually takes two years while a Doctorate (PhD or a professional doctorate) takes at least three years. Part-time postgraduate study is also a possibility. DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES Diplomas and Certificates are often vocational courses aimed at preparing students for specific career pathways. Such courses are essential for progression within certain professions, for example, in Medicine and Pharmacy. For other professions, further study may be highly advantageous, even if not mandatory. These courses usually involve both academic study and practical instruction. Placements can be an important aspect of these courses. keele.ac.uk
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WHAT CLASS OF DEGREE IS REQUIRED?
Requirements vary widely. For postgraduate research a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree is
usually required, while for many Master’s degree courses a Lower Second Class degree may be acceptable. For
vocational courses, personal skills and experience can be just as important, if not more so, than degree
classification. It is important that you check with the School concerned what the individual course requirements are.
POSTGRADUATE COURSE STRUCTURE
Master’s
180 credits (120 taught credits plus 60 credits, normally for original research and dissertation)
courses
Postgraduate
120 credits (the Postgraduate Diploma is also the taught part of a Master’s programme)
Diploma
Postgraduate
Minimum 60 credits
Certificate
RESEARCH DEGREE STRUCTURE
Doctor of Normally three years full-time, four or more years part-time.
Philosophy (Submission of thesis of up to 100,000 words)
Doctorate in Normally four years part-time.
Health Science (Submission of thesis of up to 60,000 words)
Doctor of Normally two to three years full-time, four years part-time.
Medicine (Submission of thesis of up to 70,000 words)
Doctor of Normally four years part-time.
Pharmacy (Submission of thesis of between 65,000 to 75,000 words)
Master of Normally one year full-time, two years part-time.
Philosophy (Submission of thesis of up to 60,000 words)
HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO STUDY?
You will be awarded one credit for a minimum of ten hours of study, including lectures, seminars, assignments,
project work and private study. Taught postgraduate awards usually take one year to complete if studied
full-time, two or more years when studied part-time. Higher degrees by research usually take two years for an
MPhil, whilst a PhD or Professional Doctorate takes at least three years.
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Promoting
Excellence in
Health
Professions
School of Health &
Rehabilitation
Our highly regarded
programmes are innovative,
well supported and foster high
levels of student satisfaction.
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THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a dynamic and
forward-thinking School that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes, short courses, and stand-alone modules. It also has a growing and
vibrant research culture. The School of Health & Rehabilitation was established in
the University in 1994, and since then has worked towards consolidation, growth,
and development of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for
students from a range of health professions as well as exercise and
health-related backgrounds. The School has excellent links with local healthcare
providers and liaises closely with other Schools across the University. The staff
involved in the delivery of education are committed to providing a rich educational
experience for all students and a friendly and supportive environment. The
School is based on Keele campus and, in addition to its established postgraduate
programmes, also has a highly regarded undergraduate Physiotherapy
programme that is consistently rated amongst the top qualifying Physiotherapy
programmes in the UK, an innovative undergraduate Rehabilitation Science
programme and a new provision for undergraduate Radiography (Diagnostic
Imaging). The School has strong connections with local clinical units and across
the educational and research functions of the wider Faculty and the broader
University. Colleagues within the School also contribute across a range of
external professional and regulatory functions that include external examining,
committee engagement and partner activities.
Our varied and flexible postgraduate programmes are highly regarded and can be
accessed via full or part-time/modular routes. Constituent modules can be
undertaken as part of a full programme or in stand-alone mode, either for
purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or to be later
incorporated into a full Master’s programme via accumulated credits. Modules are
current and reflect contemporary practice, including, for example: Acute
Respiratory Deterioration and Critical Care; Advanced Management of the
Respiratory Complications of Neuromuscular Disorders; Applied Clinical
Anatomy; Assessment and Measurement; Assistive Technologies in
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation; Behaviour Change for Health and Wellbeing;
Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation; Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging; Essentials
of Manual Therapy Assessment; Evidence-based Practice; Independent Study;
Introducing Acupuncture; Musculoskeletal Management at the Interface;
Physiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue; Physiology and Pharmacology of
Pain; Principles and Practice of Joint and Soft Tissue Injection; Psychosocial
Aspects of Pain; and Research Methods in Health. Postgraduate students are
recruited regionally, nationally, and internationally. Many clinical colleagues use
these postgraduate study routes to further develop their clinical skills and
enhance career opportunities. Others may use this type of study to change their
career direction, for example, by pursuit of further research or to undertake
careers in Higher Education.
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Professor Anand Pandyan
PhD (Bioeng)
Head of School
“ The teaching team at the School of Health & Rehabilitation
draws on a rich source of expertise from experienced clinicians,
clinical and academic researchers, and clinical experts working
both in the NHS and private sector. Many of our teaching staff are
engaged within research and therefore our teaching is not just
current but cutting edge. For the courses that have professional
body regulation, i.e. Physiotherapy and Radiography, the teaching
team primarily consists of staff with current professional body
registration. In addition, the teaching team is complemented by staff
with expertise in exercise physiology, biomedical engineering and
“
business practice. This does mean that all our students,
irrespective of programme of study, are able to benefit from the
multidisciplinary expertise within the School.
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RESEARCH IN THE
SCHOOL OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Research underpins our curricula and much of the
research activity in the School is linked with the
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences’ Research
Institutes.
In addition, research collaborations exist with
colleagues at Keele in Psychology, Social Science,
Social Gerontology, Computer Science, Education, and
Public Policy and Management, as well as beyond
Keele with colleagues at other institutions nationally
and internationally.
Academic and teaching staff in the School contribute
actively to research and scholarship across established
and developing health and social care agendas in a
variety of areas including pain management, musculo-
skeletal therapy, neurological rehabilitation, assistive
technology, physical restraint, and sport, exercise,
health and wellbeing.2019
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MSc Physiotherapy*
*Subject to validation
KEY FEATURES: This programme is offered as a pre-registration full-time accelerated two-year route for students
whom already possess a previous degree or diploma within an appropriate science-based subject. The broad aims
of this two-year MSc Physiotherapy programme are to enable you to develop the knowledge, skills, behaviours
and values that underpin contemporary Physiotherapy practice and also competence in applying clinical skills to
the practice of Physiotherapy. You will develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to enable you to
undertake best Physiotherapy practice in partnership with service users and colleagues. The programme will
enable you to develop the competencies required for autonomous practice in a diverse range of health and social
care settings through practice experience placements and is designed to provide education and training that is
approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
This two-year accelerated route is also suitable for overseas Physiotherapists with a diploma or degree seeking
United Kingdom registration with the HCPC, where the compulsory modules ensure that the student expands
his/her learning in core aspects of Physiotherapy (including Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardio-respiratory
rehabilitation) in addition to academic and research knowledge and skills at this level.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to appropriately qualified first degree or diploma graduates, for example,
Kinesiology or courses where human anatomy modules have normally formed part of the degree programme of
study, who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and/or deepening existing knowledge in the field of
Physiotherapy.
ENTRY CRITERIA: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses
*Subject to validation. This means the course is in development and the details of the course are in the process of being finalised by the university. The
majority of new courses with this status are approved; however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead you will be informed by the
university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Keele or at another
provider. Students who need a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK will not be issued with CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for courses that are
Subject to Validation. A CAS would also not be issued if a student was intending to take a Pre-Sessional English programme prior to the intended degree
course which was Subject to Validation.
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy
KEY FEATURES: This programme is offered as a post-registration full-time, part-time or modular route for already
qualified Physiotherapists. The full-time route is designed particularly for newly qualified Physiotherapists and
Physiotherapists from overseas, where the compulsory modules ensure that the student expands his/her learning
in core aspects of Physiotherapy (including Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardio-respiratory rehabilitation) in
addition to academic and research knowledge and skills at this level; students also select one optional module in
an area of specific interest. For more experienced Physiotherapists, the part-time and modular routes allow
greater flexibility with fewer core modules and a larger number of optional module preferences to suit specific
areas of interest, specialism, or for Continuing Professional Development.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to appropriately qualified Physiotherapists who are interested in acquiring
new knowledge and/or deepening existing knowledge in the field of Physiotherapy.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
overseas equivalent) in Physiotherapy. For full entry requirements please see:
Full-time route: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/physiotherapyfull-time
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MSc Advanced Physiotherapy (Neurology)
KEY FEATURES: This post-registration full-time, part-time or modular programme is for already qualified
Physiotherapists with a special interest in Neurological Rehabilitation. The core modules provide the student with
advanced knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and evidence underpinning Neurological
Physiotherapy, as well as the advanced academic and research knowledge and skills to enable them to evaluate
the evidence to support practice. The choice of one optional module allows students to develop a personalised
profile for their degree that reflects their own particular interests and Continuing Professional Development
requirements. Students are taught by expert clinicians as well as academics and researchers active in the field of
Neurological Physiotherapy.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to appropriately qualified Physiotherapists who are interested in acquiring
new knowledge and/or deepening existing knowledge in the field of Neurological Physiotherapy.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
overseas equivalent) in Physiotherapy. For full entry requirements please see:
keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/physiotherapyneurology
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy (Cardio-respiratory)
KEY FEATURES: This post-registration part-time or modular programme is aimed at already qualified
Physiotherapists with a special interest in Cardio-respiratory Rehabilitation. The core modules provide the student
with advanced knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and evidence underpinning
Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy, as well as the advanced academic and research knowledge and skills to enable
them to evaluate the evidence to support practice. The choice of optional modules allows students to develop a
personalised profile for their degree that reflects their own particular interests and Continuing Professional
Development requirements. Students are taught by expert clinicians as well as academics and researchers active
in the field of Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to appropriately qualified Physiotherapists who are interested in acquiring
new knowledge and/or deepening existing knowledge in the field of Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
overseas equivalent) in Physiotherapy. For full entry requirements please see:
keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/physiotherapycardio-respiratory
Student Profile: ChristinaAgapidou
MSc PHYSIOTHERAPY (CARDIO-RESPIRATORY) STUDENT
“ I'm a student on the MSc Physiotherapy (Cardio-respiratory) course. I finished my undergraduate program in 2015 and I
chose this programme as it was one of a few MSc on Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy in the UK that runs in a part-time
schedule. I also chose this course as it will expand my knowledge and prepare my practical and critical thinking skills. The
“
course was challenging and the teachers were very helpful and passionate about the profession of Physiotherapy which is a
fact that inspired me through my academic year. I've also achieved to improve my practical and critical skills by analysing the
literature which helped me expand my knowledge on the Cardio-respiratory field. I would recommend this course to anyone
willing of furthering their career in this field.2019
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MSc Neurological Rehabilitation
KEY FEATURES: This part-time/modular programme is aimed at qualified professionals working in or with a
special interest in Neurological Rehabilitation. The core modules provide the student with advanced knowledge
and critical understanding of the principles and evidence underpinning Neurological Rehabilitation, as well as the
advanced academic and research knowledge and skills to enable them to evaluate the evidence to support
practice. The choice of optional modules allows students to develop a personalised profile for their degree that
reflects their own particular interests and Continuing Professional Development requirements. Students are taught
by expert clinicians as well as academics and researchers active in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to qualified health practitioners (e.g., Allied Health Professionals, Medical
Doctors, Nurses), and other professionals working in, or with a special interest in, Neurological Rehabilitation.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent
professional qualification. For full entry requirements please see:
keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/neurologicalrehabilitation
MSc Pain Science and Management
KEY FEATURES: The MSc Pain Science and Management is an established part-time or modular programme at
Keele that reflects the School’s close collaboration with the Research Institute for Primary Care & Health
Sciences, which has an international reputation for research into musculoskeletal pain. Students are taught by
academics and researchers who are experts in the field and the curriculum reflects cutting edge knowledge,
research, and practice.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to Allied Health Professionals, Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, and
Psychologists interested in this field.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification. For full entry requirements
please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/painscienceandmanagement
Student Profile: Luke Walker
MSc PAIN SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
“ I am a modular student on the MSc Pain Management course. I completed my undergraduate over 10 years ago at Keele
and knew the School of Health & Rehabilitation to be excellent and the tutor support first class. So, when I saw the variety of
postgraduate modules on offer and the flexible learning format I jumped at the chance to undertake my MSc back at Keele. I
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initially concerned about fitting in the studying and travel while working full-time and living a long way from Keele. However
the tutor support seems almost 24 hours a day and I have had numerous Skype tutorials and email conversations when
required. The course is incredibly informative and up-to-date. It really challenges your clinical reasoning. As a result you really
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see the difference in clinical practice. While it is incredibly tough fitting in the studying, work and family, the modular route does
give you the flexibility to manage your time and decide when to fit modules in. The tutors are understanding and help you plan
your time efficiently. It really is the most diverse course out there and, in my opinion the best.SCHOOL OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION | 23 MSc Neuromusculoskeletal Healthcare KEY FEATURES: This part-time/modular programme has been designed particularly for qualified Health Professionals, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Osteopaths, and other professionals specialising in the field of neuromusculoskeletal healthcare, who want to further advance their theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills in this field. WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to Allied Health Professionals and members of other related disciplines such as Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Psychologists. ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, or an equivalent professional qualification. For full entry requirements please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/neuromusculoskeletalhealthcare MSc Health Sciences KEY FEATURES: This part-time/modular programme offers the student flexibility in option preferences to create a personalised portfolio of modules tailored to the student’s interest, career aspirations and Continuing Professional Development, with only one 15-credit compulsory module; the remaining credits can be attained by studying from a wide range of modules available within the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the wider university. WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to a wide range of Health Professionals, e.g., Medical practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Pharmacists and Clinical Psychologists, and those from other disciplines with an interest in health, e.g., Psychologists, Social Scientists. ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2), or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject. For full entry requirements please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/healthsciences PG Certificate Applied Clinical Anatomy KEY FEATURES: This full-time programme consists of two core modules (Applied Clinical Anatomy 1, and Applied Clinical Anatomy 2) and one optional module. The core modules are taught by anatomists based in the highly acclaimed and recently extended anatomy suite in the School of Medicine, with state-of-the-art facilities utilising advanced technology to enhance learning opportunities for students and clinicians. The optional module allows the student to further develop his/her knowledge and skills in a related topic of specific interest. WHO IS IT FOR? The course is aimed at students who have studied some basic anatomy within their first degree, for example: Medical Doctors, allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Midwives, other health related professionals, graduates in Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Science, Sports Science, Medical Illustrators etc. ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) in a relevant subject and/or recognised professional qualification. For full entry requirements please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/appliedclinicalanatomypgcert
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Graduating
Excellent
Clinicians
School of Medicine
Medicine is a highly rewarding and
challenging career that has a huge
impact on society and makes a real
difference to people’s lives.
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THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE has a range of taught
Master’s courses, all of which are modular in format
and which can be accessed as short courses or with
credits transferable between Master’s level courses
elsewhere in the Faculty of Medicine & Health
Sciences. Many courses are available to health
professionals from disciplines other than Medicine
and are relevant to clinicians engaged in primary and
secondary care. We also offer a range of Clinical
Leadership and Management courses at CPD level,
and these can be tailored to the requirements of
individual NHS provider organisations if necessary.
Many students start by attending a CPD course or
module and then go onto a full postgraduate
qualification.
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RESEARCH IN THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Research in Medical Science
As part of the School of Medicine, the Medical Science team deliver the science and
scholarship elements of the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. This team contains
a number of world class research scientists covering areas such as Neurobiology,
Parasitology, Regenerative Medicine, Proteomics, Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular, and
Cellular and Molecular Medicine. The team is closely aligned with the Research Institute for
Science & Technology in Medicine (keele.ac.uk/istm) and Faculty of Natural Sciences
(keele.ac.uk/nsr). Opportunities are available for postgraduate laboratory research for
short-term periods or towards postgraduate degrees at both MSc and PhD level.
We also have a strong Academic Pathway for our undergraduates from academic Student
Selected Components, Summer Studentships and Student Research Showcases and
intercalated Master’s degrees, all of which are available to students who wish to develop
careers in academic medicine. We work closely with the student body to support student led
research clinics and research meetings. We have a Director of Medical Science to support
staff and students as scholars and scientists, as Science Research Lead for the Medical
School and to co-ordinate links with other researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Health
Sciences and across the wider University.
Research in Medical Education
The School of Medicine is committed to research and scholarship in medical education. This
has already strengthened, and will continue to strengthen, our teaching and enhance the
professional lives of our staff and our students’ career prospects. Our medium term aim is to
build collaborations across the University and to contribute to a REF submission in education
by Keele. We are active collaborators in The Higher Education Network at Keele (THiNK).
We have active research links with the Universities of Aberdeen, Newcastle, Sheffield,
University College London and Otago (NZ).
We have two research programmes:
• Feedback to students on their performance: interrelated projects investigating how
students use feedback from formative and summative assessments and how the
effectiveness of feedback can be optimised. We are also investigating how feedback
can be enhanced by mobile devices, studying students’ and teachers’ interactions with
the technology.
• Transition from learner to practitioner: cross-sectional and longitudinal studies
investigating the transitions doctors in training undergo: from student to doctor; from
Foundation doctor to higher medical trainee. This includes evaluating how our
curriculum prepares students for practice and how it impacts on career choices.
Through the Keele Academic Pathway we support students to develop their research skills
with research clinics, Student Selected Components of the course, Summer Studentships
and students who intercalate the MA in Medical Education.
keele.ac.uk/medicine/researchProfessor Andrew Hassell
MBChB, MD, MMedED, FRCP
Head of School
“ Within the School of Medicine we have a portfolio of
opportunities for postgraduate study in medical science,
medical engineering, medical education and in clinical
leadership. Our courses are led by clinicians, medical
leaders and scientists with a high level of expertise in their
subject content and in the art of teaching. We recognise
that many of our learners have busy clinical careers and
personal lives and so their postgraduate learning needs to
be flexible and tailored. Our course leads are keen to
provide whatever guidance and support will help students
“
fulfil their potential. Experience tells us that success in our
postgraduate courses can provide a major boost to
careers, both clinical and scientific.
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MSc / Postgraduate Diploma, Physician Associate Studies*
*Subject to validation
KEY FEATURES: An exciting new, two-year course based on experiential learning, clinical cases and clinical
skills, with integrated placements in a variety of clinical settings, and a service evaluation project or dissertation.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is for individuals wishing to deliver care and treatment within hospital and
community environments in this rapidly developing healthcare professional career.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have an Upper Second Class (2:1) Honours degree in a
biomedical or health science related subject (e.g. biomedical science, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology,
healthcare science, Pharmacy, audiology, Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy).
For full entry requirements please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses
*Subject to validation. This means the course is in development and the details of the course are in the process of being finalised by the university. The
majority of new courses with this status are approved; however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead you will be informed by the
university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Keele or at another
provider. Students who need a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK will not be issued with CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for courses that are
Subject to Validation. A CAS would also not be issued if a student was intending to take a Pre-Sessional English programme prior to the intended degree
course which was Subject to Validation.
MSc in Medical Engineering Design
KEY FEATURES: An exciting new, one-year conversion course taught in an environment where engineers,
scientists, technologists and clinicians combine forces to produce the next generation of healthcare solutions.
There is also the possibility of taking an internship to contribute to career prospects.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is for postgraduates with a background in a Science, Technology, Engineering or
Mathematics discipline who wish to work in an area where they can have an immediate impact on people, their
health, and their quality of life.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or equivalent) in
a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline. For full entry requirements please see:
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MSc / Postgraduate Diploma, Biomedical Engineering
KEY FEATURES: A multidisciplinary course, enabling the progression of students into careers within the
healthcare and research sector, offering a lab-based, clinically relevant dissertation.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is for postgraduates wishing to pursue professional careers in Biomedical
Engineering in a wide range of roles including Clinical Engineering, Technology Services Management,
academic or industrial research.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
equivalent) in Engineering, Physical or Life Sciences, Medicine, or Professions Allied to Medicine. For full
entry requirements please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/biomed
MSc / Postgraduate Diploma, Cell and Tissue Engineering
KEY FEATURES: A multidisciplinary course, enabling the progression of students into careers within the
healthcare and research sectors, offering a lab-based, clinically relevant dissertation.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is for postgraduates wishing to pursue professional careers in cell and tissue
engineering in a wide range of healthcare establishments, such as medical organisations, medical research
institutions and hospitals.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or
equivalent) in Engineering, Physical or Life Sciences, Medicine, or Professions Allied to Medicine. For full
entry requirements please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/cellandtissueengineering
Student Profile: Nick Poulson
MSc CELL & TISSUE ENGINEERING STUDENT
“ The Cell and Tissue Engineering course at Keele
University was great. I did my undergraduate at a city
University and moving to a campus university as nice as
Keele was better than I could have hoped for. The course
itself helped to develop skills which have proved invaluable
moving onto a PhD, providing a wide range of different topic
areas which could suit my own interests, such as
Nanomagnetics in Nanomedicine or Cell Biomechanics which
you can further develop with independent study modules. The
lecturers and supervisors in the Research Institute provided
great support, some of whom I would even say I am friends
with now. The close-knit, multidisciplinary nature of the
Research Institute is not something seen very often around
the country and has brought nothing but benefits to my
“
development and future career. This translates to the Cell and
Tissue Engineering course which more than stands up to
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MA / Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in Medical Education
KEY FEATURES: A flexible approach to module completion; small group teaching, some distance learning
opportunities, peer observation of teaching practice, portfolio.
WHO IS IT FOR? The programme is designed for graduate (or equivalent) health professionals preparing for, or
currently engaged in, clinical teaching. All educators in Medicine, Dentistry and other professions will receive
advanced training in medical education that will enable them to progress their educational practice specifically
related to their areas of clinical practice.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Please see: keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/medicaleducation
Master of Health Professions Education:
Accreditation and Assessment
KEY FEATURES: Fully supported distance learning.
WHO IS IT FOR? The FAIMER-Keele Master’s degree in Health Professions Education offers health professions
educators the opportunity to receive advanced training in all aspects of health professions education. Educators in
Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and other health professions can acquire the knowledge and skills to advance health
professions education at their institutions to the highest international standards.
ENTRY CRITERIA: Applicants should normally have a qualification/degree related to the health professions or
education at a Bachelors or equivalent level. For full entry requirements please see:
keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/healthprofessionseducationaccreditationandassessment
Masters / Postgraduate Diploma /
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Science (MMedSci)
KEY FEATURES: This course is focused on the development of skills and knowledge that can be applied to benefit
patient care through, for example, leading quality improvement projects, provision of education, or clinical research
activities. Some modules have been developed to form named speciality routes within the MMedSci, each of which
are listed below. The MMedSci is a modular part-time programme, with a variety of teaching methods including
face-to-face blocks of teaching utilising a mixture of seminars, group work and short lectures, and some distance
learning opportunities. A full-time intercalation option is available for the Anatomical Sciences named route.
WHO IS IT FOR? The MMedSci is aimed at Healthcare professionals in active practice. Some routes would also be
suitable for those who are preparing to enter a healthcare related field. Please see individual webpages for further
details.
MMedSci ROUTES: ENTRY CRITERIA: Please see:
MMedSci (Generic Route) keele.ac.uk/postgraduatemedicine/medicalscience
MMedSci (Anatomical Sciences)
MMedSci (Clinical Audit)
MMedSci (Frailty and Integrated Care)
MMedSci (Leadership and Management)
MMedSci (Paediatric Respiratory Medicine)
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Clinical Leadership and Management Leadership Courses
Clinical management and leadership courses have been running at Keele since 1983, when the importance of
clinicians understanding and becoming involved in the leadership and management of healthcare in the United
Kingdom began to be recognised. They are now designed and delivered by experienced staff in the School of
Medicine.
We specialise in leadership and management courses and development programmes for clinicians working in
the NHS and in the private and voluntary sectors, which are delivered at Keele or on a bespoke basis at
venues throughout the country. We aim to equip our participants with the knowledge, understanding and skills
to enable them to act with confidence in their roles. To make this possible, we maintain strong links with both
national and local policy makers to ensure that our courses and programmes are aligned to the vision and
direction of modern, world class, healthcare.
Our vision is to support safe, effective and innovative healthcare in the UK through improving the skills of
clinicians, at all levels, who are, or will be, involved in the leadership and management of health services. All
CPD programmes can also build into postgraduate qualifications.
Examples of our current courses are:
• Clinical Leadership and Management Courses for Specialty Trainees or SAS Doctors
• Keele Leadership Development Programme for Clinicians
• General Practice Leadership Development Programme
• Leadership Study Days for Junior Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and Allied Healthcare Professionals
Bespoke programmes for organisations and teams
Our staff have extensive experience of working with many and various NHS organisations and teams
providing personal and organisational support and expertise in leadership development. Our strengths are in
leadership development of individuals and teams managing and delivering clinical services in the NHS. A very
important initial diagnostic part of the process of engagement is gaining understanding of the situation and
needs of the client and each programme is tailored to meet those needs. This type of programme is, therefore,
based very much on partnership between the School and the client. Throughout the programme there is
regular discussion and feedback between the two parties.
For more information on Clinical Leadership and Management Programmes, please contact:
Telephone: + 44(0)1782 734935/734934/734932
Email: health.cml@keele.ac.uk
keele.ac.uk/cml
If you would like more information about our postgraduate taught courses or individual modules, please visit
our website or contact us via:
Telephone: + 44(0)1782 734938
Email: medicine.pgenquiries@keele.ac.uk
keele.ac.uk/medicine/postgraduateandleadershipcourses
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Educating for
Excellence,
Compassion
and Care
School of Nursing
& Midwifery
A professional career in
Nursing or Midwifery enables you
to make a positive impact on
people, their lives, and their health
- a career for life with opportunities
for specialism and advancement.
keele.ac.ukSCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY | 33 THE SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY provides a dynamic, student-led, friendly culture for learning, supported by an excellent team of clinical academic nursing and midwifery staff. The School joined Keele University in 1995 and is based at the Clinical Education Centre at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust). The School of Nursing & Midwifery is one of four Schools and three Research Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at Keele University. The School strap-line, ‘Educating for Excellence, Compassion and Care’, captures the essence of our School in respect of the high-quality education we deliver. Our strapline also represents the excellent partnership working we have developed with our key stakeholders, including local and regional NHS Trusts, the voluntary and independent sector, and service users and carers. These relationships strengthen the education we deliver and are at the heart of our philosophy engendering person-centred care. The Clinical Education Centre is a contemporary building in which to learn and consists of a range of seminar rooms, extensive clinical skills laboratories, a large health library and IT laboratories. The School has an exceptional and diverse academic team to support students. The academics have all been nurses and/or midwives and many remain engaged in clinical practice, which serves to enrich student learning. A range of flexible learning and teaching approaches are employed which aim to enhance effective learning at post-registration, mindful that our students are most often also working in clinical practice alongside their programme of study. Multidisciplinary learning and team-working are encouraged as the key to developing a professional healthcare workforce, fit for the future; and our state-of-the-art facilities support this. The School offers a range of programmes for NMC approved pre-registration education; undergraduate Nursing (Adult, Child, Learning Disability, and Mental Health), Midwifery and postgraduate Nursing (MSc Adult Nursing). Additionally, the School has recently developed a new BSc (Hons) programme in Health and Wellbeing. Post-qualifying studies are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved programmes such as Specialist Practice programmes (Health Visiting, District Nursing, School Nursing), and Prescribing qualifications. We offer a number of clinically and professionally focused standalone modules and also a comprehensive range of popular full postgraduate programmes. These include postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas and full Master's degrees in Advancing Professional Practice; Advanced Clinical Practice; Rheumatology Practice, and we are also joint providers of the MA in Medical Ethics and Palliative Care with Keele University School of Law. The School also offers a Professional Doctorate Programme, supported by a range of School academics all of whom are currently engaged in some form of research. Currently, approximately 700 qualified healthcare professionals undertake modules or programmes each year as part of their Continuing Professional Development, normally on a part-time basis. Modules are available as part of a wider component of study, or as a ‘stand-alone’ module in order to broaden a student’s depth of knowledge in a specific area related to personal interest or clinical expertise. We look forward to supporting your studies and career goals and advancing Nursing and Midwifery together.
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