Health Sciences
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
A one-year full-time foundation year (year zero) for selected UWE Bristol degrees in Health and Social Care Professions and Nursing and Midwifery. Passing the programme guarantees progression to the chosen degree, subject to professional and regulatory body requirements.
Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing | Duration: One year | Intake: September | Study mode: Full-time | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Research Fundamentals, Foundation Sciences, Health Sciences, Practical Maths, and Psychosocial Influences on Health and Social Wellbeing. Teaching is mostly at the Ashley Down Centre at City of Bristol College, with some at Glenside Campus, using lectures, laboratory work, tutorials and group work; assessment is by examinations, oral presentations, written assignments and project work.
Progression routes: Diagnostic Radiography, Midwifery, Adult, Children's and Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Sport Rehabilitation and Social Work (BSc Hons).
Aimed at applicants with few or no relevant formal qualifications who show clear commitment to a career in their chosen profession; personal, professional and educational experience is considered, and contextualised offers are made. Applicants must state their intended pathway in the personal statement. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy and Midwifery on KIRA; Paramedic Science, Radiotherapy and Oncology and Social Work on Teams); Sport Rehabilitation applicants are assessed on their personal statement without interview. Enhanced DBS check and health check required before starting. Deferred entry not accepted. Not available to international applicants.
Intake: September
Duration: One year
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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