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Foundation of Health Sciences

International College Robert Gordon University

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom
  • 0.58 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

A health sciences degree with four specialization tracks.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Health Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Health Sciences Specialist
  • Health Sciences Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Four tracks: Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning
  • Pre-Physical Therapy (preparing for DPT applications)
  • A pre-professional track for athletic training
  • Occupational therapy
  • Chiropractic and physician assistant programmes
  • And Public Health. A five-year B.S. To M.S. Option exists in public health education and promotion.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page
  • Plus subject requirements by pathway (for example Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy). Some pathways need an interview; Art and Design and Architecture need a portfolio or artistic evaluation.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page plus subject requirements by pathway (e.g. Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy; Maths and one science for Nursing; Maths and Biology/Chemistry for Life Sciences); Examples: China Senior Middle 2 minimum 75% (Foundation) / 65% (First Year); Nigeria WAEC/NECO 5 passes at C6 including English; Pakistan HSC 50% overall; India Year 12 State Boards 45% with regional restrictions; Some courses need a portfolio (Art and Design) or an admissions interview; Stage 1 = foundation leading to RGU Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Nursing or Pharmacy degrees (and the Health Sciences integrated Master of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Dietetics)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 59
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Cambridge 169
  • IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Passport or government identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
  • Interview or selection materials

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,500 GBP
Application fee£225 GBP
Deposit£5,000 GBP

Program details

CampusICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Sciences, RGU
DepartmentHealth Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value35,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    14 Dec 2026

    30 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    14 Dec 2026

    30 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.58 years.