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Health Sciences Foundation Year - Foundation *

Birmingham City University

About this course

Foundation in Health Sciences Foundation Year, preparing students for allied health professions degrees. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The foundation year is shared between Health Sciences and Sport and Physical Activity pathways, covering human anatomy, physiology, and disease. On completion, students may progress to BSc (Hons) degrees in Diagnostic Radiography, Operating Department Practice, Speech and Language Therapy, or Therapeutic Radiography, subject to a satisfactory DBS and Occupational Health Assessment.

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Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Health Sciences Foundation Year - Foundation *
Duration
1-3 years

Entry requirements

Details of the entry requirements can be found on the course page for the specific BSc degree you wish to apply for: BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography Please note: If your Level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS tariff we require for entry onto our BSc allied health professions courses, you may be considered for a place on our Health Sciences Foundation Year instead, which offers an alternative pathway onto our allied health professions courses. This is a decision made by us once your degree application has been assessed.

Modules

  • Interprofessional Skills
  • Negotiated Studies
  • Foundations of Reflection and Reflective Practice
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy
  • Introduction to Human Physiology and Disease
  • Interview Sign Off