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All applicants are required to have undertaken work
experience in a caring role or other role involving
direct interpersonal interaction; this need not be
hospital or general practice-based. We encourage
applicants to tell us how they became involved in such
work, for how long, how much time they spend/spent
each week, what skills and characteristics they have
exhibited in it and what they have gained from it.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Applicants offered a place on this degree programme
will also be required to apply, through the University,
for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS). The University follows
the DBS code of practice in these issues (see
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosureand-barring-service) and can provide a copy of this
code on request. The University also has a policy on
the recruitment of ex-offenders. It should be noted
that having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar
to obtaining a place on this course. However, failure to
disclose relevant details is likely to result in withdrawal
of the offer of a place.
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Work experience
Immunisation/health requirements
All applicants who are given an offer of a place
must complete a satisfactory occupational health
assessment. A health questionnaire will be sent
out to applicants with the offer letter. All required
immunisations will take place post registration
through our Occupational Health Unit.
Semester dates
In the first and second years, semester dates may
vary from the standard university dates and in the
third, fourth and fifth years longer semester dates
are in operation.
Travel and other expenses
In common with other medical schools, students
may expect some travel costs associated with
placements throughout the course. Students will also
need to purchase white coats for laboratory work
and a stethoscope for early clinical experiences.
All courses are continually being improved and some
details may change. For the most up to date course
information and admissions requirements please see
www.keele.ac.uk/health/schoolofmedicine
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