Health & Human Sciences
Overview
Do you want to build a rewarding career, supporting the local community?
You can choose your area of expertise and then apply to study for our Foundation in Health & Human Sciences. This three-semester programme is designed to give you the study skills required to thrive as a student at the University of Plymouth.
Once you successfully complete our Health and human sciences programme, you will undergo practical training to gain valuable real-world experience and earn a professional accredited degree.
Duration
- Three semesters
Intakes
- September and May
Fees
- £17,950
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Degrees Available
- 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 (Hons) Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)
Programme Details
Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September
Semester 1
- ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- BUS107 – Principles of ICT
- ELC1 – Targeted English Language 1
Semester 2
- SCI120 – Biology
- SCI101SC – Numerical Techniques 1
- SCI115 – Physics
- SCI134 – Preparation for a career in healthcare
- ELC2 – Targeted English Language 2
Semester 3
- SCI125 – Chemistry
- SCI102 – Numerical Techniques 2
- SCI130 – Research and Referencing
- ELC3 – Targeted English Language 3
Careers
- Audiologist
- Kinesiology
- Pathologist
- Social Work
Why we chose UPIC
Hear from our students about what helped them choose Plymouth, and what is so special about their experiences as a student at UPIC.