Health Professions (Foundation Year) Foundation Certificate
University of the West of England
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City of Bristol College

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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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City of Bristol College

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The Foundation Programme for Health Professions is year zero of selected degree courses in the Allied Health Professions and Nursing and Midwifery departments at UWE Bristol. If you don’t have formal relevant qualifications or meet the normal entry requirements, but can demonstrate relevant life experience and commitment to this area, we will consider your application. Spend a year getting a solid grounding in science and healthcare-related topics on this springboard into higher education. ...Read more

The Foundation Programme for Health Professions is year zero of selected degree courses in the Allied Health Professions and Nursing and Midwifery departments at UWE Bristol. If you don’t have formal relevant qualifications or meet the normal entry requirements, but can demonstrate relevant life experience and commitment to this area, we will consider your application. Spend a year getting a solid grounding in science and healthcare-related topics on this springboard into higher education. Study areas of human biology, psychology, sociology and research, and get the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your education and career. Most of the teaching takes place at the City of Bristol College, although you’ll also be taught at our Glenside Campus. 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. After passing this Foundation year, you’ll get a guaranteed place on one of the following UWE Bristol degrees: BSc(Hons) Diagnostic ImagingBSc(Hons) Occupational TherapyBSc(Hons) Paramedic ScienceBSc(Hons) PhysiotherapyBSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and OncologyBSc(Hons) Sport RehabilitationBSc(Hons) Nursing (Adult Nursing)BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children's)BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)BSc(Hons) MidwiferyUnfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from international students (overseas fee status) due to funding arrangements.

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29 Feb 24

Glenside campus is so beautiful, the teaching staff are unmatched with their passion and knowledge. The student union stands for real life issues that affect students...Read more

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Great atmosphere here, lovely location. Quite expensive and busy at..Read more

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29 Feb 24
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Glenside campus is so beautiful, the teaching staff are unmatched with their passion and knowledge. The student union stands for real life issues that affect students....
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Susie
29 Feb 24
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Great atmosphere here, lovely location. Quite expensive and busy at...
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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