The Health Care Foundation Year (Year 1) aims to provide you with an understanding of the basic concepts of health care. The course also develops your skills and knowledge to prepare you for successful progression onto a degree course (Years 2-4).
The Health Care Foundation Year, will provide a solid foundation and potential pathway into one of our degree programmes such as BSc Nursing (Adult). The key areas of study will be effective communication and study skills and you will be introduced to basic theories and concepts within disciplines.
On this course, you will develop:
- An understanding of fundamental theories that will be developed further within the associated degree programme
- The necessary skills and knowledge to study successfully at level 4
- An awareness of the importance of communication and collaboration within health care professions, and develop these skills over the duration of the programme
- Numeracy skills and competencies required for your subject area
Modules may include:
Working in Healthcare Settings
Foundation of Mental and Physical Health
Numeracy
University Life
Introduction to Applied Sciences
Course Details - Modules
Modules may include:
Working in Healthcare Settings
Foundation of Mental and Physical Health
Numeracy
University Life
Introduction to Applied Sciences
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
B703
Institution code:
S03
Campus Name:
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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
64 - 80 UCAS points
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
64 - 80 UCAS points
64 - 80 UCAS points
64 - 80 UCAS points
Applicants will be required to have GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English or an approved equivalency such as Key Skills level 2 or Functional Skills level 2.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
48%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
94%
Go onto work and study:
97%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
The Crescent
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Salford
M5 4WT
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