Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year BMedSci

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How to apply

Apply through UCAS to study this course.

UCAS code: B741

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Ensure you meet the specific eligibility criteria (below).

Foundation year

The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to Nursing (Adult) BMedSci.

The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study with the Lifelong Learning in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.


Entry requirements

In addition to standard lifelong learning entry requirements, nursing students will require: 

  • GCSE English grade 4/C or IELTS
    • Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking, Reading and Listening, and 6.5 in Writing  Functional Skills level 2 is accepted. 
  • GCSE Maths Grade 4/C
    • Functional Skills level 2 is accepted. 

Students will also be required to have a DBS check and Occupational Health Screening and will be interviewed by both the School of Education and the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

Programme details

Modules

Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.

Learning and teaching methods

During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:

  • Lectures and seminars
  • Problem solving classes
  • Field studies
  • Independent study
  • Skills and subject-based tutorials
  • Group work
  • On-line activities
  • Revision workshops
  • Laboratory sessions

Programme length

Foundation Year: One year full time.

Levels 1-3: Three years full time in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.


Progression to School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery

You will progress to the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery after completing your foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds, which differ across courses and departments.

These will be discussed with applicants at interview. You can use the University's Programme Regulations Finder to view relevant thresholds - search for the relevant course and view information relating to 'Year 0'.

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