keele university school of life sciences

School of Life Sciences

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences. Our courses focus on human, animal and plant life and you may choose to study areas from essential biochemistry, health and disease, cognition, biodiversity, evolution or our impact on the world around us.Our people

Staff are involved in international research which leads to excellent teaching and training at the cutting edge of your chosen discipline.Our research

The results of the last REF showed that our research in the Centre for Life Sciences is having a genuine impact, with world-leading examples where society has benefited from our research.Our facilities

The David Attenborough Laboratories have significantly expanded the School of Life Sciences’ teaching and research areas, and provide two additional state-of-the-art teaching laboratories.

OUR COURSES

Explore your academic interests and career aspirations through Keele’s breadth of courses, range of elective modules and history of interdisciplinary teaching and learning. You can also view our full range of undergraduate courses in A to Z format.Foundation years

The foundation years at Keele provide an opportunity for those with diverse backgrounds to access an honours degree.Biosciences

You will examine life at the most intricate level, discovering what organisms are made of, how viruses and other animal models work.Business and Management

With almost every aspect of society touched by business, it’s no wonder graduates from business and management are in high demand.Chemistry

Chemistry is the ‘central science’; disciplined in experimental approach, highly creative in thinking and life-enhancing impact.Computing and Mathematics

Understand the theory behind practical computer programming and applied mathematics while gaining practical skills for your future career.Criminology, Sociology and Education

Our disciplines of Criminology, Sociology and Education are respected internationally for our world leading research and education.English, Creative Writing and History

Designed to inspire talented individuals develop the critical and creative thinking required for successful careers and lifelong passions.Film, Media and Music

Our Film, Media and Music courses immerse you in historical and contemporary creative expression from around the world.Forensic Science

Forensic science is the application of science within a legal context and forensic scientists are key to investigating and prosecuting crimes.Geography, Geology and Environment

Focus on the relationships between people and the environment, global environmental change, sustainability and social inequality.Law

You will study principles and doctrines of English and EU law and have plenty of opportunities to develop your practical skills.Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences

Our long history of interdisciplinary research and teaching has helped us inspire fresh thinking for the great challenges the world faces today.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.Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing and midwifery are highly respected career choices, offering a range of opportunities for advancement and specialism.Paramedic Science, Public Health and Social Work

Our established programme in Social Work is joined by Paramedic Science and Public Health in Keele’s School of Medicine.Pharmacy and Bioengineering

Become the best pharmacist possible, whether you want a career in community pharmacy, primary care, hospitals or industry.Physics and Astrophysics

Understand the way the universe works and the underlying basis for the developments that characterise life in the 21st century.Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Radiography

Develop the therapeutic, analytical and communication skills that will allow you to succeed as a healthcare professionalPolitics, International Relations and Philosophy

More than ever we need highly skilled, clever and creative people to understand and influence the key social and global challenges of our time.Psychology

Our British Psychological Society accredited courses will enable you to explore the mind, brain and behaviour and understand how and why people think, feel, communicate and act.Veterinary Medicine

This is a unique partnership between two outstanding universities, Harper and Keele. This exciting new programme will educate a new generation of veterinary surgeons ready to enter the modern veterinary profession.

Keele University

Established in 1962, Keele University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Keele (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Keele University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Keele University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 58 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Keele University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Keele University

Keele University ranking

country rank 70
world rank 729

University Identity

NameKeele University
Acronym
Founded1962 Origins date back to 1949
MottoThanke God for All
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University Location

AddressKeele Hall
Keele
ST5 5BG West Midlands
United Kingdom
Tel+44 (1782) 732 000
Fax+44 (1782) 632 343

Study Areas and Degree Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduate

 

 

 

 
Arts & Humanities 
Business & Social Sciences 
Language & Cultural 
Medicine & Health 
Engineering 
Science & Technology 

Yearly Tuition Range

UndergraduatePostgraduate
Local
students
12,500-15,000 US$
(9,200-11,000 Euro)
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)
International
students
17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)
17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students’ past academic record and grades
Admission RateNot reported
Admission OfficeTawney Building, Keele University
Newcastle-under-Lyme ST7 2UT
(1782) 734005
(1782) 734010

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 10,000-14,999
Academic Staff 800-899
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Rural
Religious AffiliationNone

Facilities and Services

Library Yes 
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance LearningNot reported
Academic CounselingNot reported
Career ServicesNot reported
Institutional HospitalNot reported

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation 

Privy Council

Year of first Accreditation

1949

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure

Keele University
|Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Natural Sciences Faculty of Health

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