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Healthcare Foundation Year

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The Healthcare Foundation Year is a yearlong, two-semester course aimed at students who wish to begin their journey towards a career in the health sector. The course is designed to provide fundamental healthcare knowledge and skills, including academic, numeracy, IT, and research skills. You will be taught by a range of professionally registered healthcare academics and be supported at every step of your course to ensure an enjoyable experience that will enhance your learning and future employment prospects. Their background, knowledge, and experience in both practice and academia, and the emphasis and support of a research-rich learning environment, will allow you to develop the confidence and skills needed for success on your chosen degree,

General Eligibility

80 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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