UCAS code: B70F
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One-year foundation, full-time.
Full-time: £9,250
Full-time: £15,000
B70F
Northampton Square
This course has been designed for students with an ambition to study healthcare at BSc level. You should have a passion for science and will enjoy a future working with the public and colleagues across the healthcare sector.
This Introduction to Health Sciences programme will provide you with a thorough education in the core components required to study one of the following health-related BSc (Hons) programmes at City, University of London:
You will develop a range of key transferable skills needed to work effectively within the current and future health and social care environment.
In addition, the programme will provide a supportive environment, which fosters academic and personal development and uses appropriate learning resources. The programme will enhance the development of your interpersonal skills and uses a variety of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to provide education and training that is relevant, intellectually challenging and enjoyable.
You will be studying within our School of Health Sciences which has a strong reputation for delivering healthcare courses, ranking 1st in London for Nursing and 2nd in London for Subjects Allied to Medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019), and 1st in London for overall student satisfaction for Nursing and Medical Technology (NSS 2018).
We may demonstrate some flexibility of entry requirements in Clearing. This will depend on the results we receive and the number of spaces we have available.
Applications through Clearing are likely to be considered on a case by case basis, but an indication of the level at which offers may be considered for International Baccalaureate students is as follows:
If you are an applicant who has completed qualifications outside of the UK then we encourage you to visit our country pages ahead of calling our Clearing hotline. On these pages you will find information on equivalent grades City will be applying during the Clearing process for students applying from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain and the USA.
Entry requirements in Clearing for A-Level students will be published on 15th August. Details of the standard entry requirements for 2019 are shown below.
The following is also required:
All applicants will also require GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in five subjects to include English Language and Mathematics. Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English will also be considered.
English Language requirements must include one of the following:
All students are required to complete, and pass, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in advance of registering for the programme.
Prospective students who do not meet the above criteria may be considered on an individual basis and will be called for interview.
We welcome applicants on Tier 4 visa applications. If you have any queries we recommend that you speak to the admissions tutor before applying.
Applications are considered from students with a wide range of backgrounds. Prospective students who do not meet the entry criteria may be considered on an individual basis and should contact our Admissions Office. We welcome applicants on Tier 4 visa applications. If you have any queries we recommend that you speak to our Admissions Office before applying.
If you are not from the European Economic Area / Switzerland and you are coming to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Limited places on this course for September 2019 may be available through Clearing and Adjustment this summer.
If you have already received your results, call our Clearing hotline +44 (0)20 7040 8877. If you've yet to receive your results, you can register your interest in Clearing and we will update you on the Clearing process this summer.
Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
You can contact UCAS for further information using the following details:
Website: www.ucas.com
Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ
Telephone: from inside the UK 0871 468 0468; from outside the UK +44 (0)871 468 0468
For callers with hearing difficulties: from inside the UK use the Text Relay service on 18001 0871 468 0468; from outside the UK dial +44 151 494 1260 (text phone) and then ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0468.
For general enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office:
Email: ugadmissions@city.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 8716.
If your enquiry is about admission to a particular course, please use the contact details provided on the course page.
The tuition fees for UK and EU students is £9,250 for the year 2019/20
The tuition fees for non-EU students is £15,000 for the year 2019/20.
Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval for further details please visit the City Finance website.
You are able to apply for funding for the duration of this course, as well as for a maximum 3 years of funding for a Bachelors degree if you choose to progress your studies (notwithstanding the exceptions outlined below). Please be aware that should you fail a year of the Bachelors degree and need to repeat, you would not be eligible for funding for that one repeat year.
If you have more than one previous year of HE study, i.e. completed qualifications in addition to this course, you may not be entitled to the full 3 years of funding for a Bachelors degree if you wish to progress onto either the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care or the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Sciences.
If you already hold a Cert HE or have more than one previous year of HE study, i.e. completed qualifications in addition to this course, there is currently an exception for students progressing onto a pre-registration course in an Allied Health Professionals subject, including midwifery, nursing, radiography, speech and language therapy, social work or operating department practice. To be eligible for the exception you must not already be professionally registered in the profession of the subject being studied. If eligible, your previous study will be disregarded when calculating entitlement to student funding. For example, students with a Cert HE will be eligible for 3 years of funding plus an additional year should they need to repeat, i.e., no different to students with no previous HE study. This applies to Introduction to Health Sciences students progressing onto any of the BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BSc Radiography, or BSc Speech and Language Therapy courses. This also applies to students who progress on the integrated Master in Speech and Language Therapy programme after year 2 of the BSc Speech and Language Therapy course as this is treated as an undergraduate programme for Student Loan Company purposes.
This information is correct as of June 2019, the Student Loans Company may change its regulations yearly so you are advised to check eligibility for funding prior to accepting a place on the course.
Find out how UK/EU students can receive £2,000 in their first year of study.
You will benefit from excellent facilities, which include a range of purpose built clinics and laboratories on campus.
Find out more about our School of Health Sciences facilities and state-of-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre.
Course timetables are normally available from July and can be accessed from our timetabling pages. These pages also provide timetables for the current academic year, though this information should be viewed as indicative and details may vary from year to year.
Please note that all academic timetables are subject to change.
We offer an extensive support network during your time here at City, University of London – from Learning Support (including disability support) and counselling to financial and career advice – leaving you free to enjoy every opportunity campus life has to offer.
Find out more about the different types of student support available.
This course incorporates a variety of teaching methods, encouraging independent learning and equipping you with the skills required to succeed on an undergraduate degree programme within our School of Health Sciences. You will learn through a variety of different techniques including lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory work, clinical practice, and our web-based virtual learning environment. You will benefit from our specialist learning spaces and laboratories.
Staff from the School of Health Sciences will deliver all teaching. The School has an excellent reputation with expert academics from a wide range of disciplines and professions, including registered nurses, radiographers, speech and language therapists, biologists, health and social care researchers and optometrists.
At City, we recognise that one way of assessing does not suit everyone so we use many different techniques to ensure we gain the very best from our students. Assessment on the Introduction to Health Sciences programme is through a variety of methods.
Methods of assessment include: closed book summative examinations (i.e. written exams which may include multiple choice questions, short answer questions or essays) and coursework (e.g. writing or assessing a report, preparing a presentation). Theory examinations are utilised to ensure the core science concepts are understood and allow you to demonstrate your scientific knowledge. Coursework assessment permits you to spend time on compiling work, reflecting on the application of your studies and putting your knowledge into context. Feedback on your work will be provided to you. This may be in a number of different formats including written feedback, discussion feedback in a group, or individual oral feedback.
Module 1: Introduction to Science Related to Health Care (30 credits)
You will be introduced to some of the concepts and principles of science that inform health care. This will prepare you for future health science studies at BSc level.
Module 2: Academic Skills (30 credits)
You will receive thorough preparation in the academic skills you will need for successful study at university level.
Module 3: Key Skills in Health Sciences (15 credits)
You will develop your knowledge of the main sources of research evidence and data in relation to health and social care. This will enhance your intellectual and practical skills in the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of such data in preparation for future studies at BSc level.
Module 4: Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
You will develop as an independent and reflective learner. This will enhance your ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
Module 5: Introduction to the Healthcare Professions (30 credits)
You will learn about the roles of different providers of health and social care services. You will have the opportunity to select five out of the eight BSc health related programmes on offer for taster sessions related specifically to that discipline.
The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.
The Introduction to Health Sciences offers an introduction to clinical and professional healthcare. The course provides you with an introduction to the appropriate knowledge, skills and values to meet the changing needs of complex healthcare in the 21st century across a range of healthcare disciplines. Successful completion of the Introduction to Health Sciences programme provides several career routes:
1. You will be eligible to progress on to one of the following health related BSc (Hons) undergraduate programmes at City, University of London (subject to meeting entry criteria):
Entry criteria :
2. It will provide you with an additional qualification to your academic achievements and CV for the application to higher education courses at other institutions nationwide.
Guidance will be made available to students who do not meet the admission criteria for BSc programmes via the Careers Service at City University of London.
* You are required to pass the selection process.
Introduction to Health Sciences
UCAS code: B70F
Limited places on this course for September 2019 may be available through Clearing and Adjustment this summer.
If you have already received your results, call our Clearing hotline +44 (0)20 7040 8877. If you've yet to receive your results, you can register your interest in Clearing and we will update you on the Clearing process this summer.
Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
You can contact UCAS for further information using the following details:
Website: www.ucas.com
Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ
Telephone: from inside the UK 0871 468 0468; from outside the UK +44 (0)871 468 0468
For callers with hearing difficulties: from inside the UK use the Text Relay service on 18001 0871 468 0468; from outside the UK dial +44 151 494 1260 (text phone) and then ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0468.
For general enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office:
Email: ugadmissions@city.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 8716.
If your enquiry is about admission to a particular course, please use the contact details provided on the course page.
