Health and Social Care (with Integrated Foundation Year)
University of Cumbria
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Lancaster

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-26

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Carlisle Fusehill Street

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SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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This integrated foundation year entry route offers an alternative, supportive route for students who may not have the required qualification(s) for direct entry onto some of our level 4 programmes, or those who may have taken an extended break from education.By successfully completing the first year of this programme you may be able to apply to transfer onto one of our health professional programmes, including:BSc (Hons) Diagnostic RadiographyBSc (Hons) Nursing – AdultBSc (Hons) Nursing – ...Read more

This integrated foundation year entry route offers an alternative, supportive route for students who may not have the required qualification(s) for direct entry onto some of our level 4 programmes, or those who may have taken an extended break from education.By successfully completing the first year of this programme you may be able to apply to transfer onto one of our health professional programmes, including:BSc (Hons) Diagnostic RadiographyBSc (Hons) Nursing – AdultBSc (Hons) Nursing – Learning DisabilityBSc (Hons) Nursing – Mental HealthBSc (Hons) Occupational TherapyBA (Hons) Social WorkIf you do not wish to specialise after completing year one, you can continue onto the full health and social care degree. The full degree will support your academic advancement to prepare you for your ideal career in health and social care. You'll enhance your personal skills including communication, teamworking, self-management, motivation, resilience, self-awareness and confidence.

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117th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
18 Nov 13

It's a really friendly university with small lecture groups. Its very homely :)..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
14 Nov 13

Currently i am in my 3rd year (of 4) and really enjoy studying at the university of Cumbria. Lecturers are friendly and approachable. They know you by name and not a number which..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,790 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,000 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
18 Nov 13
It's a really friendly university with small lecture groups. Its very homely :)...
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SR
Student Reviewer
14 Nov 13
Currently i am in my 3rd year (of 4) and really enjoy studying at the university of Cumbria. Lecturers are friendly and approachable. They know you by name and not a number which...
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University of Cumbria
Fusehill Street Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2HH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Carlisle  0.3 miles away

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