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Health Sciences with Foundation Year
- Foundation Certificate
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University Park Campus
Course summary
If you don’t meet the requirements for an undergraduate healthcare degree, our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc course could be for you.
This one-year foundation programme will help you develop your academic reading, writing, critical thinking, communication and scientific skills with modules in biosciences, body systems, digestion and nutrition to prepare you for the next level of study.
After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll receive a Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences (FCert). This will support your application to study healthcare at degree level, at the University of Nottingham or elsewhere. We offer courses in the fields of midwifery, nursing, sport rehabilitation, physiotherapy and health promotion and public health.
Please note: If you meet the entry requirements for our undergraduate courses, you are not eligible to apply for this foundation course.
This course is not open to EU/international applicants.
Academic skills and development:
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Build essential academic skills: Develop your reading, writing and critical thinking abilities with expert support to prepare for degree-level study.
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Tailored assessments: Be assessed through a variety of engaging methods that reflect real academic and healthcare contexts.
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Explore evidence-based practice: Begin to understand how research and evidence shape real-world healthcare decisions and patient care.
Supportive and inclusive environment:
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Support that goes beyond the classroom: Be part of a strong, supportive network which focuses on your sense of belonging as well as academic and pastoral support.
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Feel part of the university from day one: Access the same sports, societies, and student services as undergraduate students.
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Be part of a vibrant community: Immerse yourself in a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and exploration.
Why choose this course?
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Strong progression rates: In 2024, 71% of our Foundation Year students progressed to health sciences degrees at the University of Nottingham.
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Experience innovative, healthcare-specific teaching from day one, including from registered health professionals.
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Discover your healthcare pathway and build a strong foundation to progress into a wide range of health science degrees and careers, from nursing to physiotherapy and beyond.
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We’re ranked 16th in the UK for health professions (The Guardian University Guide 2026).
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94% of health sciences undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).
Modules
Course Modules
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Health-Sciences-with-Foundation-Year-BSc-Hons.html
Assessment method
For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Health-Sciences-with-Foundation-Year-BSc-Hons.html
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University Park Campus
Study options
- Foundation Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A30A
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A30A
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
In any subjects. A pass in the practical element is required for any science subject taken. You must not be predicted or have achieved the entry requirements for your chosen pathway - Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Health Promotion and Public Health.
T LevelM
Pathways will be considered on an individual basis
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherBBBCC
Can only be used in conjunction with BC at Advanced Highers. Plus, at least 3 grade C’s in National 5 qualifications including mathematics, English and a science.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 15 Merit: 18 Pass: 12
Pathways will be considered on an individual basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs English at grade C (4) and GCSE Maths at grade C (4).
Scottish Advanced HigherBC
Can only be used in conjunction with BBBCC at Highers. Plus, at least 3 grade C’s in National 5 qualifications including mathematics, English and a science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM
These qualifications will be considered, alongside a further A Level at grade C, on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
These qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- An interview will be required for application to the following pathways; Midwifery, Nursing and Physiotherapy.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language grade 4 (C)
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.
We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 2
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Course contact details
Undergraduate admissions
Phone:+44 (0) 115 951 5559
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