Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year
BMedSci (Hons)
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons) at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in health sciences (non-specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23000 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £25000 | £19500 - £27500 | £24000 - £34000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of health sciences (non-specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25598 | £25499 | £28607 |
25-75 percentile range | £23490 - £28709 | £18108 - £32192 | £20919 - £36652 |
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Course Description
The BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year at the University of Sheffield provides students with non-standard entry qualifications with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study. The programme is carefully designed to build confidence in students’ abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.
We work closely with students to ensure that their chosen degree is the most appropriate one for them, offering a range of stimulating learning opportunities through which to explore the different career and study opportunities open to them, and introducing them to all the learning and assessment methods they are most likely to encounter during their degree.
The foundation year is taught within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners to unlock their potential to succeed.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
75% | Therapy professionals |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Our courses are designed specifically for mature learners who have been out of education for some time and haven’t previously accessed higher education. The requirements for entry are different from those for students wishing to enter directly onto a degree programme elsewhere in the University.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year, BMedSci (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £24450 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This fee is for 2021 entry. The fees for 2022 have not yet been confirmed.
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, 2024
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18965
- postgraduates:
- 9160
- Total:
- 28125
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Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022