Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 219

The course offers • Intensive modules that provide the requisite background for those without the necessary qualifications for direct entry onto honours course in the Faculty of Health • Access for students offering non traditional qualifications to a wide range of health courses • A broad grounding in academic and vocational principles and methods Entry requirements For entry requirements, please see the entry requirements table on page 230 to 239 Course content You will take a mixture of core skills modules together with academic modules related to your chosen degree programme. The academic modules are selected from: general and organic chemistry, physical and inorganic chemistry, the human organism, sex and survival, anatomy, psychology, and biomechanics. Skills modules include: numeracy, personal development, academic development, counselling skills, IT, communication skills, and visual impairment awareness training. How to apply All applications must be made through UCAS. You should apply for a specific course with a health foundation year. You can discuss options with the foundation year course director before applying to Keele, but will not be able to change your choice of progression route within the Faculty of Health after accepting a place. You will take foundation year modules to a total CATS credit value of 120. In all cases progression is subject to passing all foundation year modules taken. You must pass the Personal Development for Health Professionals which is assessed by competency. The mark thresholds for progression to the next year of study vary between professions as follows: • Medicine – at least 70% in all modules • Midwifery – at least 60% in all modules and 100% in the module Clinical Numeracy WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE Health Foundation Year • Nursing (all fields) – at least 50% in all modules and 100% in the module Clinical Numeracy • Pharmacy – at least 70% in all modules • Physiotherapy – at least 65% in all modules Key Information Contact For further information, please contact: Ms Barbara Western Foundation Year Course Director Foundation Year Centre Keele University Staffordshire, ST5 5BG T: 01782 733509 E: [email protected] Progression Progression to your chosen degree programme is subject to passing all the foundation year modules (minimum pass is 40%). In all cases the threshold mark for progression is higher than the basic pass mark for the module. If you pass the foundation year overall but do not obtain the requisite grades in all modules for progression to your chosen degree course, you are eligible to apply for transfer to degree courses in other faculties, subject to meeting the relevant prerequisites by the end of the year, but you may not transfer to other health courses. 219