South Devon College
Health Studies FdSc
South Devon College

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The foundation degree in Health Studies explores a range of contextualised health related issues, as well as developing your study and research skills. We provide an up-to-date and relevant Health Studies course in terms of both subject knowledge and skills. Health Studies provide students an in-depth understanding of health and healthcare and you learn to research, analyse and evaluate health and health-related issues from a multidisciplinary standpoint.

Through our Health Studies foundation degree, we help develop your awareness of your subject-specific skills, transferable skills and provide you with a reflective approach to learning. This experience gives our graduates an advantage when applying for employment or further study.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Health Studies, FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Health Studies FdSc

England UK £8400 year 1
Northern Ireland £8400 year 1
Scotland £8400 year 1
Wales £8400 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About South Devon College

South Devon College is a large scale education provider with 9 campuses throughout the Torbay area, in the south-west of England. Applicants can expect to find traditional A-level pathways that lead to university, as well as a wide selection of vocational courses that range from Animal Care to Engineering, and much more. Additional offerings from South Devon College include Apprenticeship placements, Adult and Sixth Form Education, and their University Centre programmes.

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Where is this programme taught

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