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This programme is intended to cater for those who aspire to enrol on a science or social science-based honours degree programme within the Cardiff School of Health Sciences, who have not achieved the required number of A-level points (A2 or their equivalent); or for those who have studied A-level subjects (or their equivalent) in areas that do not provide the necessary background within the scientific disciplines required for the chosen Honours degree programme.
The programme will therefore form an integral part of certain Honours degree programmes delivered within the Cardiff School of Health Sciences and mean that the relevant full-time honours degree programme will take one extra year to complete.
This programme is also intended to widen access and participation for ‘return to learning’ students who wish to embark upon an honours degree programme.
The programme will develop your confidence and competence in acquiring the study skills required to embark upon a health science-based Honours degree, whilst introducing you to a basic bank of knowledge on which you can build, either by the process of self-study or in , further programmes of directed study.
The programme will develop your confidence and competence in acquiring the study skills required to embark upon a health science-based Honours degree, whilst introducing you to a basic bank of knowledge on which you can build, either by the process of self-study or in , further programmes of directed study.
The programme is modular in structure comprising a set of core modules (specific to Health Sciences.
Key Kills Core Module, worth 40 credits, covering:
- Study Skills
- Information Technology
- Numerical Skills
- Study Skills & Research Methods
Plus Science Core worth 80 credits covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally have five GCSEs including Mathematics, Science and English Language (or Welsh First Language) plus one of the following:
- 80 points from at least 2 A-Level qualifications or their equivalent at an appropriate standard for entry into Higher Education at Year 1, but in subject areas which fail to meet the entry requirements for their intended undergraduate degree programme.
- 80 points from at least 2 A-Level qualifications or their equivalent in subject areas relevant for their intended undergraduate degree programme, but at a standard which fails to meet the entry requirements to Higher Education at Year 1.
- Prospective students who do not meet the above criteria may be considered on an individual basis and may be called for interview.
Entry is also subject to a satisfactory criminal records check. More details about criminal records procedures can be found at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/dbs.
For specific information on entry requirements, please refer to the UCAS website.
Key Facts
UCAS Code(s):
The Foundation operates as a Year 0 to the following programmes and the UCAS code for your chosen programme, shown below, should be used on your UCAS application:
B902: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
B300: BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies
B911: BSc (Hons) Environmental Health
B912: BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with Sandwich Year
D610: BSc (Hons) Food Science & Technology
D615: BSc (Hons) Food Science & Technology with Sandwich Year
BB49: BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition
CB6K: BSc (Hons) Sports Biomedicine and Nutrition
The programme may also be considered for entry to the following Health Science based courses. In this case, use the UCAS code B901:
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics
BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Campus: Llandaff
School: Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Course Length: One year full-time
Assessment:
Modules are assessed using a balanced approach of end of module examinations, short tests and assignment work.
How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at http://www.ucas.com/
For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply
Selection Procedure:
Selection is normally made on the basis your UCAS application. In certain circumstances, applicants may, at the discretion of the programme leader, be requested to attend for interview.
Tuition Fees and Additional Costs:
For up to date information on tuition fees and additional costs relating to this programme please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees and www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts