Nursing - Adult with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Foundation degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

The Foundation Year option gives you extra time and support to help you build your knowledge, skills and confidence before starting a full degree. It is designed to prepare you for a range of nursing courses, not one particular BSc degree, so you will study a broad range of subjects to prepare you to continue on to successful BSc level study. You'll develop a range of practical and analytical skills that will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in nursing.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to develop you into a graduate nurse who is able to work flexibly across a range of settings and meet the health needs of the whole person throughout their lifespan. We will work with you on your development to help you become a skilled, knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent nurse, able to lead and co-ordinate compassionate, evidence-based, person- and family-centred care while working as an integral member of interdisciplinary teams.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

88 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

GCSE

Three subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Health and Social Care or Science subject
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

Students are satisfied with this course! We scored 90 per cent for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017
Excellent employability rate - 99% of our graduates are in work within 6 months (unistats)
Experience quality work placements - build a network of invaluable contacts through our strong partnerships with the NHS and medical institutions
You will study at our £41 million City South Campus, complete with real-life hospital environments and simulation equipment so that you are able to develop and practice your practical skills at all times – not just on placement

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This centre's achievements

2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Nursing Practice
  • Academic
  • Skills
  • Diversity
  • Equality
  • Inclusivity
  • Negotiated
  • Interpersonal
  • Behaviours
  • Biology

Course programme

Foundation Year

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Academic Skills for Success
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
  • Negotiated Studies
  • Interpersonal Skills and Professional Behaviours
  • Introduction to Human Biology
  • Health and Well-being in Society
Year One
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Professional Values and Academic Skills
  • Introduction to Nursing Practice and Decision Making
  • Health in Society
  • Adult Nursing Practice 1
Year Two

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Professional Values and Evidence Based Practice
  • Adult Nursing Practice 2
  • Nursing in Society
  • Adult Nursing Practice 3
Year Three
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Adult Academic and Practice Enquiry
  • Adult Nursing Practice 4
  • Adult Transition to Qualified Practitioner
  • Policy, Politics and Nursing

Additional information

Study mode: Full Time (1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree)

UCAS Code: B74F

Uk Students

Starting: Sep 2021

Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees - £9,250 per year

Starting: Jan 2022

Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree

Nursing - Adult with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Price on request