Health & Human Sciences

• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health)
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health)
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
• BSc (Hons) Midwifery
• BSc (Hons) Dietetics
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• MOptom (Hons) Optometry
• BSc Paramedic Science (tbc)
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc (Hons) Podiatry
• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)

Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September

Semester 1

• Targeted English language 1, 2 and 3 (1 module per semester)

70% Coursework, 30% Examination

The Targeted English language is taught across three semesters in a series on modules focussing on improving your English Language Skills. Our goal is to help students achieve a minimum of IELTs 7 overall, with no less than 7 in each band. This is achieved by focussing on academic skills, speaking practice and evidence-based practice, whilst regarding the NHS values as a core of the teaching and learning.

Students will be able to understand a wide range of demanding texts and recognise the implicit meaning. In addition, they will learn to express themselves fluently; use language flexibly and effectively for professional purposes; and produce structured and detailed text on complex, healthcare based, subjects.

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

100% Coursework

This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. It will enable students to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms and expectations of British higher education. Our students will develop academic research and communication skills using contemporary resources. As a result, this will raise students’ English language levels to the required entry point for undergraduate entry.

• Principles of ICT

100% Coursework

This module delivers an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently. It equips students with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications. The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles. These bridges include the technology in their mobile telephones, computing equipment, home appliances, motor vehicles, shopping, movies and entertainment software.

Semester 2

• Healthcare Career Preparation

100% Interview

This module is delivered to International Foundation students as an introduction to the Values of the UK National Health Service. It will give students the opportunity to apply theory and develop professional practice skills. The main aim is to introduce international students to working in relevant to Health & Social Care areas within the NHS.

Students will develop their interview skills and be able to reflect on their own practice in preparation for the NHS values based interview which must be passed to progress onto the degree programme.

• Physics 1

10% Coursework / 90% Exams

This module is delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in engineering, technology and science related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study of natural laws and enhance conceptual thinking.

• Numerical Techniques 1

100% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard Stage 1 pathways in science and computing. It presents some of the fundamental aspects of numerical processes to students seeking to progress to the prescribed University programmes.

It provides a revision of basic mathematical processes to ensure a strong platform to deal with further mathematical problems such as differentiation/integration and the concepts of discrete mathematics.

• Biology

100% Coursework

This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of biology and biological processes to students seeking to progress to the prescribed College [FHEQ Level 6 equivalent programmes]. It provides students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to apply these techniques.

Semester 3

• Chemistry

100% Exams

This Chemistry module delivers a basis to the study of the disciplines of Chemistry. Successful completion of this module indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply the requisite basic Chemistry knowledge and skills to proceed to the relevant Healthcare and Nursing Degree programmes.

• Numerical Techniques

100% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in Business and Enterprise (Pathway 2), Life Sciences, Sciences and related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study discreet mathematics.

• Research and Referencing

100% Coursework

This research and referencing module is designed to give Foundation (RQF Level 3) students the skills and attributes required to be able to research and write professionally cited and formatted reports, and to be able to produce research posters to a high level of competency.

The module will focus on preparing students to be able to write, format, research and cite work to a First Year standard. The students will be aided in this through a summative research exercise, preparation of a research poster and a number of weeks individual in class support. Students will be expected to find a minimum number of references for the report and will be limited in their use of web based citations. A minimum number of reference books and governmental (and non-governmental reports) will also be requested to ensure that all types of referencing in a bibliography are covered. Students will choose their own research topic based upon the programme they are enrolled into.

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