The University of Northampton is ranked 11th in the UK for Health Profession subjects (Guardian, 2021), and 10th in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery (Guardian, 2021). These rankings underline the strength of the learning experience in the school and ensures you are trusting a proven university with your future education in healthcare. As part of your degree you will benefit from extensive work placements and hands-on experience in healthcare settings appropriate to your chosen discipline.

UNIC offers the Foundation in Science and Healthcare on-campus at the University of Northampton. All students progressing from the Foundation in Science and Healthcare onto any of the below degrees will have to pass an interview before progression to the University of Northampton is confirmed. You will be fully prepared and supported for the interview process during the module ‘Preparing for a career in healthcare’ which is compulsory for all UNIC healthcare students. We want you to be aware that passing this module is a compulsory element of the programme and failure to achieve a pass grade on this module will prevent further progression to the University of Northampton, irrespective of passing all other modules on the programme.

Stage 1: University Foundation

Modules

• Analytical Numerical Techniques
• ICT Skills
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
• Preparing for a Career in Healthcare
• Introduction to Life Systems 1
• Introduction to Life Systems 2
• Problem Solving, Creative and Analytical Thinking
• Science
• Chemistry

Science and Healthcare degree pathways

• BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Children and Young People's Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Podiatry