Student support and wellbeing
There is lots of support available to you while you are on the Foundation Year programme.
Programme and academic support
The International Foundation Programme team consists of your Programme Directors and Tutors. They are there to provide academic support, give professional development guidance and support you with your wellbeing.
Your programme director, Dr Hazel England, can be contacted by email at hazel.england@manchester.ac.uk.
Student Support and Wellbeing Team
The School has a dedicated Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) team to support you with your welfare.
They can offer support with a wide range of challenges you may face, including:
- personal or family issues
- physical health or mental health issues
- disability support
- advice regarding mitigating circumstances for assessments
- financial support, including applications to the Hardship Fund and much more.
The team will listen to your concerns, discuss your options and ensure you are connected to appropriate support. Most students use the Student Support service at some point during their time on the programme, so the team have vast experience of helping students cope with difficult situations.
Everyone needs help at times. Seeking help is a sign of strength and insight, so please let us know if you need support by either emailing or calling us using the details below.
Student Support and Wellbeing Team
Email: sms.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 1452
Student Support Hub
Our friendly Student Support Hubs are your first port of call for any question you may have. The School of Medical Sciences has two Hubs on Campus:
Stopford Hub and Library
#79 on the interactive campus map
The Stopford Hub and Library (and adjoining Cosy Campus space) is a welcoming space where you can relax, study, charge your phone, make a cup of tea, heat up your lunch, or meet other students in bookable study rooms.
The space is open Monday-Friday, 8am until 8pm and there are School of Medical Sciences staff on hand at the hub desk to help you from 9am until 5pm*.
Coupland 3 Building
#47 on the interactive campus map
Our Coupland Hub is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am until 5pm*.
You are welcome to come in to see us, or you can call or email us:
Tel: +44 (0)161 306 0460
Email: sms.hub@manchester.ac.uk
We look forward to meeting you!
* During term time. During vacation periods, staff are still available for you to come and see, usually from 10am to 4pm.
University support services
There is a wealth of support services across the University: