Part Time Health Foundation Year

Health Foundation Year (Full and Part Time)
Foundation Year

Programme Code: HKH
Awarding Body: Edge Hill University
Related Programme Areas: Health
Women's Health
Higher Education

Who is the programme for? This programme is for anyone who might not have the traditional entry qualifications to gain direct entry onto a three year honours degree programme in a health related discipline.

What will I study? The following modules will be studied on this programme: YEAR ONE * Basic Study Skills (Springboard); * Academic Writing; * Health and Social Wellbeing. YEAR TWO * Advanced Study Skills (Springboard); * Applied Academic Writing * An Inclusive Approach to Communication * Principles of Law and Ethics Applicable to Health and Social Care

Entry to the Programme?

How is it assessed? Assessment is through a variety of methods including on-line assignments, case studies, presentation and essays.

Future prospects? Students who complete the Foundation Year Health can progress onto the articulated progression route from the programme which is the BA (Hons) Women's Health. However, student may apply to other programmes of study, subject to meeting relevant admission criteria, such as nursing, and will be guaranteed an interview.

When will the programme start? The programme will start in September 2010

How long will it take? It will take between one and two academic years dependent upon the mode of study. The academic year is over 30 weeks, 2 X 15 week semesters.

How do I apply? Applications for the full time route should be made via UCAS. Mature students, however, may apply to the College in the first instance but will eventually have to apply through UCAS.

Campus Address: Town Centre Campus