Undergradute student Tracey Utah studying in the George Green library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

Health Sciences with Foundation Year BSc

Medical School, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

If you don't meet the requirements for an undergraduate healthcare degree, our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year could be for you.

Tutors on our one-year foundation programme will help you develop your academic reading, writing, critical thinking, communication and scientific skills to prepare you for the next level of study.

Modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Foundations in Biosciences

Mandatory

Year 1

Biological Communications, Digestion and Nutrition

Mandatory

Year 1

Body Systems, Energy and Metabolism

Mandatory

Year 1

Professional and Personal Development

Mandatory

Year 1

Foundations in Health Psychology

Mandatory

Year 1

Health Science Portfolio

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. This content was last updated on Wednesday 1 March 2023.

Teaching methods

  • Centre-based learning
  • Discussion Group
  • eLearning
  • Lab sessions
  • Seminars

Assessment methods

  • Essay
  • Group Project
  • Poster presentation
  • Presentation
  • Verbal exam

You can expect approximately 14 hours of teaching contact time per week. You will also be expected to carry out independent self-guided study.

Our Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences prepares students for degree-level study at the University of Nottingham. The pathway is designed to allow progression to your desired undergraduate degree within the School of Health Sciences:

BSc Midwifery
BSc Nursing
BSc Physiotherapy
BSc Sport Rehabilitation
BSc Health Promotion and Public Health

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

Laboratory staff helping second year undergraduates in a chemistry lab session, Chemistry building, University Park. November 5th 2021.