Foundation in Health & Human Sciences

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Our Foundation in Health and Human sciences will prepare you for a rewarding degree – whether you are interested in caring for adults with acute and long-term illnesses, or in healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyle.

Special features

Work-based placements when you progress to the first year of your University degree*
Your learning is enhanced by the University’s partnership with local NHS trusts and the Peninsula Allied Health Centre, a multi-million-pound facility for students
Foundation includes technical English language modules covering industry vocabulary

Pathways at the University of Plymouth

Fees for 2019/20

EU: £9,250

International: £16,950

Duration

Three semesters

Intakes

September

UPIC education advisers

Stage 1:Foundation

Modules

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

You will develop your academic communication skills and use of digital technology for higher education.
How will I be assessed? 60% coursework, 30% exam and 10% personal development planning
Principles of ICT

You will use Microsoft Office packages and get to grips with website content management systems (CMS) and other online apps.
How will I be assessed? 50% coursework, 25% exam and 25% presentation assessment
Targeted English Language 1

You will focus on evidence-based practice and problem-based learning that is specific to the health professions, developing academic and communication skills as well as technical vocabulary.
How will I be assessed? 100% in-class assessment

Semester 2

Biology

You will learn about key biological theories, such as Darwin’s theory of evolution, and cover topics including genetics, DNA, the immune system and photosynthesis.
How will I be assessed? 70% exam, 30% assessment
Numerical Techniques 1

You will revise basic mathematics and learn how to apply this to real-life scientific and everyday problems. Topics include algebra and handling data.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Physics

You will learn how to rationalise the key laws of physics, including Newton’s Laws of Motivation and Universal Gravitation.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Targeted English Language 2

You will focus on evidence-based practice and problem-based learning that is specific to the health professions, developing academic and communication skills as well as technical vocabulary.
How will I be assessed? 100% in-class assessment

Semester 3

Chemistry

You will receive an introduction to chemistry, including The Periodic Table, chemical calculations and atomic structure.
How will I be assessed? 80% exam, 20% coursework
Numerical Techniques 2

You will build on your analytical abilities and knowledge of mathematical principles.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Practical Methods in Science and Technology

You will look at the basic tools and skills required to ask, answer and report scientific and technological questions at undergraduate level.
How will I be assessed? 100% coursework/assessment
Targeted English Language 3

You will focus on evidence-based practice and problem-based learning that is specific to the health professions, developing academic and communication skills as well as technical vocabulary.
How will I be assessed? 100% in-class assessment

Stage 2:Degree

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*Work-based learning will form an important part of your studies. Please be aware that there may be additional costs associated with University placements, including travel and accommodation in locations outside of Plymouth. Click here to find out more via the University’s POPPI Health website.

Additional costs

If you are studying on a programme where placements are integral to your study, please be aware that there may be costs associated with travel and accommodation.

Please speak with the programme admissions tutor to find out more, or email us via info@upic.plymouth.ac.uk

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