Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions (Nursing) (Year 0)

Program Overview

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Through a combination of coursework and examinations, students develop skills in independent study, patient-focused practical experience, and a comprehensive theoretical foundation in nursing. The program emphasizes student autonomy, interactive learning, and real-world application of knowledge, equipping graduates for meaningful careers in the healthcare sector.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

A year zero foundation programme, designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications, which leads to access onto a Nursing BN (Hons) programme.

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Objectives:

• To provide students with the skills needed for independent study at undergraduate degree level.
• To introduce students to a variety of learning methods and assessment tasks.
• To provide students with a breadth of patient-focused practical experience in a region with a particularly diverse population.
• To equip students with all the knowledge, skills and attributes they will need to meet the challenges of being a nurse in the changing context of healthcare.
• To provide students with valuable theoretical knowledge and extensive practical clinical experience in a variety of different settings.

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Outline:

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Year Zero:

• Compulsory Modules:
• BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH STUDIES 1 (HEAL001):
This first semester module is part of the one year Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions programme and aims to facilitate knowledge and understanding of the basic structure and function of the mammalian body at a cellular level which is required before students study HEAL002 Biology for Health Sciences 2 in semester 2. It is designed for all routes through the programme to include Allied Health Professions, Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Dental therapy and Veterinary Science. It is delivered to all students on the programme to include Allied Health professions, Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Therapy and Veterinary Science routes.
• MATHS FOR HEALTH STUDIES 1 (HEAL003): This first semester module forms part of the Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions Programme and aims to facilitate knowledge and understanding of basic mathematical concepts which underpin calculations used in the HEAL001 Biology 1, HEAL002 Biology 2 and introduction to research included in HEAL006 Applied Psychology modules.
It is designed for the Allied Health and Nursing routes through the programme. It also prepares students for further study in their chosen professional pathway which will require an understanding and application of mathematical calculations. It is designed for the Allied Health and Nursing routes through the programme. It introduces additional mathematical concepts which underpin the HEAL002 Biology2 and HEAL007 Health and Social Care for Health Sciences modules that require application of maths in either laboratory sessions or in research. All students take this module, apart from those on the Veterinary Science route who have their own professional studies module (HEAL012). The foundation route has ten health professional pathways leading to a vocational career where an understanding of health and social care is essential. This module is designed to introduce the Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine, Dental and Dental Therapy students to the health and social care environment and the issues currently faced within it. In addition it supports the development of study skills that will support students throughout their degree and into their professional careers.
• APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH STUDIES (HEAL006): This module is delivered across both semesters and forms part of the Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions programme leading to a vocational degree in the Health Sciences and a clinical career.
It is designed for the Allied Health Professions and Nursing routes through the programme. Psychology is an integral part of those degrees focussed upon the patient and their healthcare journey. It interrelates with social science, behavioural science, neuroscience and health science and leads to an understanding of the relationship between brain function, the environment and human behaviour which will be useful for students moving forward.
• HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (HEAL007): This semester 2 module forms part of the Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions programme which leads into vocational degrees and a professional career in healthcare.
It is designed specifically for the Allied Health professions and Nursing routes on the programme. As a subject discipline, Health and Social Care combines elements of sociology, psychology, biology, nutrition, law, and ethics, and is therefore a relevant area to include in this programme. It aims to help students understand issues such as what ‘health’ is, how it can be assessed/measured, the many biological, psychological, environmental, and ethical factors that can influence the health of individuals in a negative or positive way. In addition the principles and importance of health promotions in educating people to change behaviours for the betterment of their health are explored.

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Assessment:

• Year Zero:
• A mixture of coursework and examination, including seen and unseen written examinations, essay assignments with specific word lengths, multiple choice questions, case study presentations, video analysis and interactive practical examinations.
• Assessment of the work-based learning element of all programmes is an important aspect.
Students will be required to communicate their views orally and in written form; analyse, implement and evaluate their practice; and to extend the research and evidence base of their chosen profession.

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Teaching:

• Year Zero:
• Learning is promoted through a wide variety of activities that enable the students to become autonomous and continuous learners.
Interactive lectures, practical and clinical skills group work, directed study, role play, problem-based learning, small group work, student-led seminars, collaborative project work and interactive tutorials are key learning strategies of the programmes.
• Face-to-face interactions between all students will occur at shared lectures, tutorials and group work and online interaction will be encouraged and facilitated.
There is also inter-professional education and learning opportunities across all Healthcare Professions programmes.

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Careers:

• As a Nursing graduate from the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• You can look forward to a career in the National Health Service, Social Services or the private sector.

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Other:

• The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a year zero foundation programme for Home students that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes.
• Students seeking entry to Nursing will study a foundation year (year zero) at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the university campus, where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high.
• This programme is specifically targeted at Home mature and non-traditional students, who typically have taken a break from studies.
• The School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing draws on over 100 years of teaching delivered by dedicated staff with real-world, practical experience.
We are a hub for an extensive network of professionals, academics and researchers, so you can be confident that a degree from us will prepare you for a lifelong career in healthcare services.
• 99% of School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing students from the University of Liverpool find their main activity after graduation meaningful.
(Graduate Outcomes, 2018-19).

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| Tuition fee for national students/UK fees | £9,250 |

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|Foundation year fee | £7,500 |