BSc / BA Health Foundation Year

The BSc/BA Health Foundation Year is a one-year program designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in healthcare, covering topics such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and healthcare management. Students will also learn about the NHS structure and how it operates, as well as gaining practical experience through clinical placements. Upon successful completion of this course, students can progress to a variety of health-related undergraduate degrees at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated clinical skills laboratory and opportunities for simulation-based learning. The course is delivered by experienced academics and healthcare professionals, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this field.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University - A Leading Provider of Healthcare Education

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of healthcare education, with a strong focus on practical experience and industry connections. Students will benefit from the university's close ties with local NHS Trusts and other healthcare organizations, providing valuable opportunities for networking and career advancement. The university's beautiful campus, located in the historic city of Canterbury, offers a supportive learning environment that fosters academic success and personal growth.

The Foundation Year aims to introduce you to the wide and exciting range of possibilities that are available within the health and wellbeing field. It will provide a supportive university environment where you can grow in confidence and develop the knowledge and academic skills that you need to study at the undergraduate level.

The Foundation Year will prepare you for future study and will be the first year of a four-year degree journey for Adult Nursing, Child Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Diagnostic Radiography, Operating Department Practice, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, and Physiotherapy.

Upon successful completion, you will be in a strong position to progress onto your chosen degree with a sound understanding of core health and well-being concepts and the essential study and communication skills needed for the next step in your academic journey.

The Foundation Year provides a route into a range of healthcare, social care, and public health careers, fostering the professional values and ethics called upon to embrace these opportunities. Enabling you to adopt a self-directed, and reflective approach to your academic development, whilst preparing you for work within multidisciplinary and multiagency teams.

A typical offer would be 32 UCAS Tariff points.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.