International Foundation in Healthcare

This International Foundation in Healthcare course has been developed for international students to provide a broad base of skills that can be useful to students as they progress through higher education. As a student, you will study across a broad base of transferable knowledge and skills areas, becoming skilled in critical analysis and problem-solving, supporting you to understand how to manage, support and drive forward healthcare services, organisations and communities. Students will also be introduced to the core skills necessary to succeed in higher education, including thinking critically, researching and referencing appropriately, demonstrating appropriate numeracy and ICT skills. In addition to these fundamental study skills, students will be given an introduction to the various scientific disciplines underpinning the life sciences, including the social sciences. Fundamental mathematical skills will be covered in order to support students’ other subjects and give them confidence in manipulating data.Pathway progression:
This is a standalone NQF level 3 foundation.
Provided you meet the requirements, you will be granted a visa for the duration of the Foundation. During this Foundation, you will be supported through the process of applying to BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult). Please be aware that entry to ARU’s degree course is not guaranteed and the admissions process will be competitive and include an interview, however, you will receive support throughout your Foundation to prepare for the interview.
During the NQF level 3 foundation, students will only be able to work 10 hours per week and will need compulsory 85% attendance otherwise visa and right to remain in the UK will be withdrawn.
Students who are successful in receiving an offer for
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
will be issued an NQF level 6 visa for the duration of their nursing degree. Support for the visa application will be available.
For students not eligible for BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult), but who successfully pass the International Foundation in Healthcare, we can guarantee you a place on Public Health BSc (Hons).