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Foundation of Health Studies in Nursing, Health Professions
Manchester Metropolitan University International College
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Foundation course preparing international students for nursing and health professions degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge of Health Studies in Nursing
- Health Professions. Strengthen academic reading
- writing
- communication and independent study skills for progression to further study.
Career outcomes
- Further study: BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Curriculum
- 120 credits over two semesters: Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Intercultural Studies (30 credits)
- Research Methods
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Core Mathematics and Biology. Assessed 100% by coursework in 2026/27
- modules may change.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific secondary-school qualification (70+ countries listed on the College academic requirements page)
- below direct degree entry
- GCSE Mathematics D/3 or equivalent for most pathways.
Accepted academic background
Country-specific secondary-school qualification, listed for more than 70 countries on the Academic entry requirements page (https://www.mmu.ac.uk/international/college/admissions/academic-requirements), no single grade; examples: Afghanistan Grade 12 certificate with 60%; Algeria Baccalaureat with 10/20; Australia Year 11; Bangladesh HSC GPA 3.0 or 50%; Canada Grade 11 with 60% or C. Foundation entry is for students who finish school below direct degree entry; Mathematics GCSE D/3 or equivalent needed for most pathways (Business, Management and Finance; Engineering and Computing; Psychology; Science; Nursing; some Humanities degrees); Art and Design none stated.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72 (Listening 17
- PTE Academic Reading 18
- Duolingo Speaking 20
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Manchester (Chatham Building) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Manchester Metropolitan University International College |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Manchester Metropolitan University International College advertised a 2,000 GBP yearly tuition scholarship for eligible self-funded September 2026 and January 2027 undergraduate pathway students, including eligible degree progression. Awards for other intakes and postgraduate routes are not established by that scheme. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72 (Listening 17, PTE Academic Reading 18, Duolingo Speaking 20, IELTS Academic 5.5.