Health Sciences
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (2nd year entry)
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Ayr: September; Dumfries (full-time only): September; Lanarkshire: September
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
The one-year Preparing for Healthcare Studies programme prepares students for further study on a range of professional health care or biological science programmes. It develops knowledge in foundational biology theory and skills, and in health and social care. Students can extend their academic, professional and personal skills and attributes, preparing them to make the most of their experience at UWS.
Duration: 1 year, full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
Preparing for Healthcare Studies reflects a modular structure – four modules providing a credit total of 120 SCQF Level 7 credits - and is delivered on a full-time basis. Modules focus on foundational biology relevant to life on earth, developing academic study skills and confidence, and developing awareness of relevant community focused health and social care policies and practice. Year 1: APPD07001 ASPIRE (20-credits), BIOL07023 Fundamental of Life (40-credits), NURS07043 Community Health & Social Care (20-credits), BIOL07020 Diversity of Life (40-credits).
On completion of the Preparing for Healthcare Studies programme, students will be able to apply for UWS’ pre-registration Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Science programmes. Normal application and selection processes will apply, however graduates will be guaranteed an interview.
Year 1: Scottish Higher; BCC plus; National 5 Maths and English Grade C or equivalent, or; BC plus First Steps to Nursing plus, National 5 English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent. Other Required Qualifications/Experience: UCAS Tariff - 69 points; A level - CDD, including, Biology/Human Biology, plus GCSE English Language/English Literature and Maths at Grade C/5 or above; Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4 plus, Maths and English at Grade O5 or above; In addition, offers of a place on this programme may be made to applicants interested in one of UWS’s undergraduate adult nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery or paramedic science programme’s who have not been offered a place, providing them with the opportunity to build foundational knowledge and transferrable skills for a future application. Entry to the professional body approved programmes is subject to health screening and membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme but is not a requirement for this programme. No articulation routes are planned for this programme.
Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source
Intake: Lanarkshire: September
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/preparing-for-healthcare-studies
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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