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UndergraduateFoundation CertificateUCAS: A30A
Health Sciences with Foundation Year
University of NottinghamNottingham, England
1 yearDuration
£33,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the Fd cert Health Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Nottingham. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc course provides an alternative route to our degree if you do not meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate healthcare degree. This one-year foundation programme will help you develop your academic reading, writing, critical thinking, communication and scientific skills with modules in biosciences, body systems, digestion and nutrition to prepare you for the next level of study. After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll receive a Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences (FCert). International tuition fees are £33,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Why choose this course?
Healthcare-specific teaching from day one
Explore evidence-based practice
Discover your healthcare pathway
Academic and Skills Development
Tailored assessments
Strong progression rates
Supportive and Inclusive Environment
Support that goes beyond the classroom
Feel part of the university from day one
Be part of a vibrant community
UCAS Code:A30A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC In any subjects. A pass in the practical element is required for any science subject taken. You must not be predicted or have achieved the entry requirements for your chosen pathway - Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Health Promotion and Public Health. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£33,000
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£33,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Nottingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £31,000 | £38,500 | £52,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 60% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
90%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham offers Health Sciences with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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