Transfer from University of Wolverhampton - Foundation Year :/

Hi TRS,

I'm currently studying a foundation year (paramedic science with a foundation year) at the University of Wolverhampton and it's just been so messy and hectic. The lecturers have no idea as to what they're doing most the time and it's just so inconsistent.

I was wondering if its possible/if anyone has transferred after completing a foundation year to a university for the three-year course?

Reply 1

BCU Student Rep

Official Rep

Original post by Future-Paramedic

Hi @Future_paramedic

I am sorry to hear you are not enjoying your course, I can only imagine the effect that is having on your studies.

It is definitely possible and I am only saying that because I have worked on the clearing hotlines for BCU and I have given people a space on 3-year degrees after successful completion of a foundation year (even if it was completed at another university).

It really depends on the university and what the requirements are for that specific year because these change frequently. For example, last year during Clearing we were not accepting anyone who was looking to transfer from Year 2 at another uni to Year 2 at BCU.

If it was me I would get in contact with the university you are considering moving to and talk to a lecturer on the paramedic course to get a clearer idea of what your options are.

I hope this helps, and I wish you all the best :smile:

Anastasia
BCU Student Rep

Reply 2

Amvdburg

Hi @Future_paramedic

I’m currently in a similar situation to you as I’m looking to transfer to a different uni after completing my foundation year.

What I’ve done so far is:
Create a new UCAS application, add your 5 choices and under ‘Education’ add the current university you’re attending and select foundation year. Then fill that in (modules, current grades you’ve received etc.)
Email any universities you are considering and explain to them your situation and that you’d like to transfer. Don’t limit yourself to your 5 options! Email as many as you’d like because not all 5 of your options may accept foundation year students/ transfers or you may not be applicable for their course if say for instance, they primarily base admissions on A-level results.
You’ll need to provide them with your new UCAS ID, your course syllabus, your transcripts for your foundation year, your A-levels, your GCSE’s and your predicted marks for each module.

To get your syllabus, transcript or any predicted grades, email your course co-ordinator or in some instances it can be found on your student portal.

From what I’ve found so far, certain uni’s if not most accept foundation year students to then go onto to start their undergraduate as a first year. However, not every university can pre-asses you. I know Bristol does not pre-asses students and you have to apply anyways and wait and see if they accept you or not.
But some some DO pre-asses students and will let you know if you’re applicable or not.
They primarily base it on what you’re learning in your foundation year and if it meets their requirements. Once you’ve sent them your syllabus, they’ll examine it and let you know if you’re applicable/ or meet their requirements to start your degree with them.
From there, they’ll either let you know if you should apply to them through UCAS or may give you a contextual offer ie. If you get 75% in X module or 70% average once you’ve completed your foundation year we can offer you a place.
After you’ve completed your foundation year and receive your grade(s), you must then email the universities you’ve been in contact with and let them know how you’ve done as the results you receive from your foundation year don’t automatically get put on UCAS like A-levels do.

Hope this helps,
Annabel