Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care

Qualification Foundation Level

Awarding organisation University of the West of England

Course type Full-time

Centre

Ashley Down Centre

Course overview

Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care City of Bristol College

Starting with a year’s foundation is a way to build your knowledge of health topics, science and research, so that you can then progress onto a degree programme and take your career forward.

Find out more on UWE’s website

Apply to the Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care through UCAS

Institution name: BUWE
Institution code: B80
Course code: B900
Campus code: R
Short code: FYr/HP

Additional information

Who is this course for?

The foundation level programme for Health Professions is year zero of selected degree courses in the Allied Health Professions, Social Work and Nursing and Midwifery departments.

What you'll learn

You will study a mix of subjects that will prepare you to progress onto your chosen degree course. They could include:

Combined science (physics and chemistry)
Human biology
Psychology
Social Science
Research methods
Maths
Communication Skills
Study skills

Course entry requirements

To join this course you will need satisfactory DBS clearance and to complete an occupational health screening.

You’ll need to successfully complete an interview.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

Most of the teaching takes place at the City of Bristol College, although you’ll also be taught at UWE Bristol Glenside Campus.

Both sites have outstanding learning facilities, and you’ll be taught by an inspirational, supportive team, who’ll help you get ready for your degree course.

The teaching staff understand what’s required to succeed at the next level and the course is designed to get you academically and mentally ready.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage with students already studying healthcare degrees in teaching sessions that are available to help shape your career path.

Staff will be on hand to offer practical support and give informal advice on your career options.

You’ll be assessed using a mixture of formal examinations, oral presentations, written tests, assignments, project, laboratory reports and your learning portfolio.

Future career and study opportunities

There are 12 pathways through the foundation level programme. After successful completion of the course and a health screening questionnaire, you can progress to one of the following UWE Bristol undergraduate degrees:

What next?

Where to find us

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Ashley Down Centre

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