International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Health & Social Care
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £17,500 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027
Course overview
International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: Sheffield City Campus. 2026-27 International Foundation Year tuition (January start): Health and Life Sciences – £17,500 GBP; Computing and Engineering – £17,000 GBP; Business, Law and Social Studies – £17,000 GBP Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Modules: English and Academic Skills; Digital and Professional Skills; Applied Data Analysis; Public Health and Society; Physical and Chemical Sciences; Professional Communication and Readiness for Health Professions; Human Biology and Nutrition; Studying at Sheffield Hallam University
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Health: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/food-and-nutrition/bsc-honours-human-nutrition-and-health/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sport-and-physical-activity/bsc-honours-sport-and-exercise-science/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health): https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/bsc-honours-nursing-mental-health/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sport-and-physical-activity/bsc-honours-sports-therapy/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child): https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/bsc-honours-nursing-child/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/bsc-honours-nursing-learning-disability-and-social-work/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/biosciences-and-chemistry/bsc-honours-biomedical-science/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/food-and-nutrition/bsc-honours-food-and-nutrition/full-time
- and further Sheffield Hallam degrees, including Midwifery, Nursing (Adult) and allied health (see the Oxford International course page)
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-sheffield-hallam-university-international-foundation-year-in-health-and-life-sciences/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
General Educational Development (GED): A Minimum Score of 155 in each of the 4 subjects. International Baccalaureate (IB) – A minimum of 20 points English: IELTS IELTS 4.5 (4.0) (UKVI SELT)* * IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) for degrees: BSc (Hons) Midwifery / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) / BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy / BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science / BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology
English language
IELTS 4.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4, Listening 4
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.