Course summary
The Foundation Programme for Health Professions is year zero of selected degree courses in the Allied Health Professions and Nursing and Midwifery departments at UWE Bristol. If you don’t have formal relevant qualifications or meet the normal entry requirements, but can demonstrate relevant life experience and commitment to this area, we will consider your application. Spend a year getting a solid grounding in science and healthcare-related topics on this springboard into higher education. Study areas of human biology, psychology, sociology and research, and get the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your education and career. Most of the teaching takes place at the City of Bristol College, although you’ll also be taught at our Glenside Campus. The teaching staff understand what’s required to succeed at the next level and the course is designed to get you academically and mentally ready. After passing this Foundation year, you’ll get a guaranteed place on one of the following UWE Bristol degrees: BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Imaging BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc(Hons) Sport Rehabilitation BSc(Hons) Nursing (Adult Nursing) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children's) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) Midwifery Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from international students (overseas fee status) due to funding arrangements.
How to apply
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:
- B900
- Institution code:
- B80
- Campus name:
- City of Bristol College
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
The Foundation course is aimed at individuals who may have few or no relevant formal qualifications but who can demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing a career within their chosen profession. Personal, professional and educational experiences will be considered to determine motivation and ability to progress onto the degree course. It is important that you clearly state in your personal statement which pathway you would like to be considered for. UWE Bristol makes contextualised offers for our main degrees as well as Foundation courses, so please check which level of entry is right for you. Please note, this course is not available to International applicants. If you are interested in a Foundation programme to join our degrees in this subject area you can apply through our International College. Additional requirements All applicants are required to complete: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check* Occupational Health Checks* *All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary. About your Occupational Health Checks Offers of places are subject to Occupational Health Clearance and students are expected to disclose pre-existing and historical health conditions. You must be in good health and up-to-date with all routine immunisations that are required for working in health and social care settings. If you're offered a place on this course, you'll be required to complete a questionnaire and must be prepared to undergo a medical examination. You'll also be required to confirm your status in respect of a number of infectious diseases (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV antibodies) and be prepared to have all required vaccinations. Please note that the list of required vaccinations may change, in response to advice from the Department of Health. If your vaccinations are not up-to-date, this will affect your ability to continue on your course. If you have any concerns with regards to vaccinations please raise this at the point of application. Selection process Applications will be reviewed and those demonstrating an understanding of, and commitment to a career in their chosen field will be shortlisted for an online interview via Microsoft Teams. Personal statements for applicants shortlisted for interview will: Identify the specific pathway they wish to follow Show they have an insight into the professions they're applying for. Watch our video for top tips on writing a healthcare personal statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yUnYcmTagY and download our health and social care personal statement guide: https://www2.uwe.ac.uk/services/Marketing/what-can-i-study/pdf/Writing-a-health-social-care-personal-statement.pdf Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy and Diagnostic Radiotherapy pathways will be using a staged admissions process known as a 'gathered field' approach. 'Gathered field' here means grouping applications together and is used when the candidate quality and the level of interest in the course exceeds the number of interview places available. If you haven't received a decision after your interview this means that the University is still considering your application. We appreciate your patience during this time and would like to remind you that if you applied through UCAS and have received offers from any other Universities, you will not lose these offers before your UCAS Reply Deadline. Deferred entry We don't accept deferred entry applications for this course. Read more about entry requirements: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/entry-requirements
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not apply and all convictions, including those which are spent, must be disclosed. This is in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If you are offered a place, you must undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to complete a Disclosure Application form. All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary.
Health checks
You must be in good health and up-to-date with all routine immunisations that are required for working in health and social care settings. If you are offered a place on this course, you will be required to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire and attend any subsequent medical assessment if required. You will also be required to confirm your status in respect of a number of infectious diseases (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV antibodies) and be prepared to have all required vaccinations. Please note that the list of required vaccinations may change, in response to advice from the Department of Health. If your vaccinations are not up-to-date, this will affect your ability to continue on your course. If you have any concerns with regards to vaccinations please raise this at the point of application.
Interview
Suitability for the course will be determined through a short informal interview, which will involve staff from both City of Bristol College and the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences. You will also be asked to complete a numeracy and literacy assessment.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
Bristol, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY