Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year BMedSci

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Apply through UCAS to study this course.

UCAS code: B631

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Foundation year

The foundation year of the programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci.

The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study with the Lifelong Learning Team in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

Entry requirements

As well as meeting the standard Foundation Year eligibility requirements, applicants to this programme must hold a GCSE grade C/4 in English language.

Applicants will be required to complete a DBS check before entry to level 1 of this course. The Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci course page includes further entry requirement information.

Programme details

Modules

Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.

Learning and teaching methods

During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:

  • Lectures and seminars
  • Problem solving classes
  • Field studies
  • Independent study
  • Skills and subject-based tutorials
  • Group work
  • On-line activities
  • Revision workshops
  • Laboratory sessions

Programme length

Foundation Year: One year full time.

Levels 1-3: Three years full time in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

Progression to School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery

You will progress to the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery after completing their foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds which differ across courses and departments.

You can use the University's Programme Regulations Finder to view relevant thresholds - search for the relevant course and view information relating to 'Year 0'.

Health clearance

All new students must obtain occupational health clearance, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practice standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance.

We offer support to students with additional needs, for example through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service or Student and Academic Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide.

A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.

If you're offered a place, you'll need to comply with the Department of Health and Social Care mandatory immunisation requirements.

You should have at least two Covid-19 vaccinations to protect yourself and vulnerable people in your placement areas.

Related information

Mature Student Taster Event

Are you 21 or over and interested in one of our degrees with a foundation year?

Join us on 28 January 2025 (10 am to 1.30 pm) to find out about returning to education as a mature student.

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