International Foundation Year in Nursing

Begin a life-changing career in healthcare with real-world training and clinical expertise.

The NCUK International Foundation Year prepares you for studying at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. You will develop your subject knowledge, study skills and English language competency, allowing you to choose from thousands of degree courses across 60+ leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.

You will be eased into university study with classroom teaching that is interactive and supportive. In this programme, you will get used to university-style teaching whilst building your abilities to study effectively through 24 hours of class teaching per weeks and regular personal tutorial sessions.

Accreditation

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Graduate careers

Mental health nursing
Pediatric nursing
Learning disability nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Manager
Nurse researcher
Public Health Nurse

Guaranteed progression

To study BSc Adult Nursing at the University of Huddersfield

Key facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Modules

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry

Start dates

September 2025
January 2026

Tuition fee

£17,600

Scholarships

Some students may be eligible for certain scholarships

Application deadline

End of June

Deposit deadline

End of July

CAS deadline

Early August

Additional fees

Enrolment fee

£150.00 (mandatory and non-refundable)

Textbooks (3 term)

£240.00

Airport pick ups

£100 (London Airport) / £135 (Other London Airport)

Social programme

£60.00

Entry requirements

Minimum English language Level

UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no component below 4.5

PTE Academic UKVI with 43, with no component below 43

LanguageCert ESOL UKVI at B1 pass, with no component below 40

Academic entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirements vary depending on where you studied. Please see the link for details for your country.

Minimum age requirement (September intake)

16 years of age. All students must turn 17 years of age by 31 December 2025.

Minimum age requirement (January intake)

All students must be 17 years of age.

Гарантия NCUK

All students who pass are guaranteed a conditional place on a relevant undergraduate degree at an appropriate NCUK university. To gain entry to any NCUK university, you should ideally pass all subject modules. You will also need to have a sufficient command of English. Please see the details on the NCUK guarantee here.

Some degree courses will require minimum grades in specific subjects. University admissions staff may also take into account previous academic attainment.

Assessment

You will be assessed during the programme in a two ways:

Regular coursework – this could include assignments, in class tests, and report writing.

Mid-course and end-of-course examinations – these will be formal examinations that we’ll help you prepare for.

Where could you go next? Discover top progression routes for Nursing

Example progression routes

University

Course

Typical offer

University of Huddersfield

Adult Nursing

Guaranteed Entry

Keele University

Children’s Nursing

BBC, EAP Grade A

Kingston Univeristy

Children’s Nursing

BBC, EAP Grade A

Oxford Brookes University

Nursing (Adult)

BBC, EAP Grade C

Oxford Brookes University

Child Nursing

BBB, EAP Grade A

The University of Manchester

Adult Nursing

BBC, EAP Grade A

Sheffield Hallam University

Nursing (Adult)

BBC, EAP Grade A

University of Bradford

Nursing (Adult)

BBC, EAP Grade A

University of Birmingham

Nursing (Adult)

BBB, EAP Grade A

Manchester Metropolitan

Mental Health Nursing

BBC, EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Adult Nursing

BCC, EAP Grade B

This is just a small selection of the most popular options, but there are hundreds of progression opportunities into top courses at leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, and more.

Use the NCUK Course Finder to discover the right programme for you.

Careers in Nursing

Studying Nursing in the UK offers international students access to a world-renowned healthcare education system. UK nursing programmes, accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and developed alongside the NHS, provide a blend of academic learning and practical clinical experience. Students gain hands-on training through placements in real healthcare environments, enhancing skills in patient care, communication, and critical thinking.

A UK nursing degree leads to globally recognised qualifications, enabling graduates to register with the NMC and work in various healthcare settings. With diverse career options such as adult, mental health, or paediatric nursing, graduates can specialise further. Many international students also take advantage of the post-study work visa to gain valuable experience in the UK’s healthcare sector while contributing meaningfully to society.

Studying at NCUK has helped me develop my communication skills which is perfect for when going into Nursing as you need to communicate with patients.

Эмека из Нигерии

—International Foundation Year in Nursing

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International Foundation Year in Nursing

Accreditation

Graduate careers

Guaranteed progression

Key facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Additional fees

Entry requirements

Гарантия NCUK

Assessment

Example progression routes

Careers in Nursing

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