Foundation Year Health, Sport and Social Care
Entry requirements
Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents; Maths at grade D or 4 or equivalents; English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents. GCSE Science equivalents: OCR Science level 2; Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification; Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3). GCSE Maths equivalents: Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course. GCSE English equivalents: Level 2 Literacy, Level 2 Key Skills.
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: DDE at A Level. MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
About this course
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary**
- Develop your personal and professional skills in readiness for degree-level study.
- Explore a range of contemporary health issues to enhance your knowledge of the health and social care sectors.
- Acquire an important foundation of knowledge and skills in science or social science.
- Prepare for a degree in adult or mental health nursing, operating department practice, radiotherapy and oncology, or learning disability nursing and social work.
This course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for undergraduate health and social care courses. During the foundation year, you will learn together with students who will be progressing on to a range of health courses as well as students aiming to progress on to a range of sport related courses too. You will develop your skills and academic knowledge in readiness for degree-level study.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
In the foundation year, you build your knowledge alongside developing your academic skills. You'll gain valuable skills in information gathering, project and self-management, written and oral communication, and digital work. You will explore a range of contemporary issues affecting the health of the nation, and consider the impact of current health policy and the delivery of care.
You receive face-to-face feedback regularly during your modules in order to prepare you for the completion of your assessments. This will be via tasks set for you to undertake in the module seminars or in your independent study time.
You learn through:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- project supervision
- practical classes and workshops
**Applied learning
Live projects**
You will have a chance to investigate an area of interest in more detail by completing a project. This will allow you to obtain a deeper knowledge of the core principles in science or social science as relevant to your chosen degree course.
**Networking opportunities**
You are encouraged to make contact and develop relationships throughout the foundation year with students and staff as relevant to your study area. You can make contact with departments and societies via events or social media.
Adult Nursing
@ShuAdultNursing
Men in Nursing Together (MINT)
@MINTnursing
BSc Mental Health Nursing
@SHUMentalHealth
BSc Operating Department Practice (who also hold and annual event)
@ODPSHU
BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
@SHURadiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam Student's Union Radiography Society
@SHSURadSoc
BSc Learning Disability Nursing & Social Work
@answ_shu
**BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology**
@SHURadiotherapy
**Sheffield Hallam Student's Union Radiography Society**
@SHSURadSoc
**BSc Learning Disability Nursing & Social Work**
@answ_shu
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
**Compulsory modules**
Contemporary Issues In Health, Sport And Social Care
Foundation Project In Health, Sport And Social Care
Personal And Professional Skills For Health, Sport And Social Care
**Elective modules**
Applied Science For Health, Sport And Social Care
Introduction To Social Science For Health, Sport And Social Care
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The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences
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