Course Summary

This one-year course is for talented applicants who don't meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto one of our healthcare degree programmes. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you'll be ready to start your chosen BSc degree with confidence. You'll be part of the University's student community from day one, with access to all of the same libraries, sport facilities, societies and student support services. We'll help you develop your academic reading, writing, critical thinking, communication and subject-specific skills to prepare you for progression onto one of the following undergraduate programmes: - BSc Midwifery - BSc Nursing (Adult, Child or Mental Health pathway) - BSc Physiotherapy - BSc Sport Rehabilitation Progression is subject to successful completion of the foundation programme and a successful interview. If you decide to leave the University after successfully completing the Foundation Year, you will exit the programme with a Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences.

Course Details - Modules

We use a variety of learning strategies and teaching methods. This may include case-based learning, discussion groups, eLearning, lab sessions and seminars. You'll gain a broad knowledge of healthcare and study topics such as biosciences, biological communications, digestion and nutrition, body systems and health psychology. We also support your professional and personal and professional development on this course. This includes developing your academic writing and presentation skills but also the interpersonal skills, values and resilience required for working as a healthcare professional. As part of the course, you'll complete a portfolio module. This will introduce you to carrying out independent research and the importance of evidence-based professional practice.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: A30A

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

In any subjects. You must not be predicted or have achieved the entry requirements for your chosen pathway - Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation.

Will be considered on an individual basis

Will be considered on an individual basis

Applicants who have taken, or are taking, BTEC or Access qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 26500.0 Year 1
EU 26500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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