If you’re seeking a course that provides a deep understanding of the healthcare sector and equips you with the skills and experiences necessary for making a significant impact after graduation, then the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course is designed for you.

Upon completing the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course, you will be equipped with the necessary skills, practical experience and industry knowledge to confidently begin your career in the healthcare and social care sectors. This preparation ensures your ability to make a positive impact in these fields both now and in the future.

After completing the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course, you can pursue careers in various sectors, including health, social care, education, charities, or public services. Potential employers encompass the NHS, local authorities, charities, not-for-profits, community organisations, schools, higher education institutions, early years organisations and adult education settings.

Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course is offered at four campuses located in Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester. Each destination offers excellent classroom facilities and a variety of leisure activities to enjoy during your free time.

Choosing the appropriate course greatly depends on finding the ideal match for your lifestyle and personal obligations. That’s why our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year offers flexibility, with classes available on weekdays, evenings and weekends, allowing you to maintain a balanced life both in and out of the classroom.

Education

80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3.

All applicants are assessed by the admissions team via interview for listening and speaking and for writing via a personal reflection statement.

Applicants aged 21+

If applicants do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will also consider those with life/work skills that would make them suitable for undergraduate study with a foundation course.

All applicants

All applicants must be assessed by the admissions team via interview for listening and speaking and for writing via a personal reflection statement.

Documents required:

Application form Supervised personal reflection statement Personal interview

During the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year, you will acquire academic skills and cover essential topics related to health and social care. This foundational learning will give you a fundamental understanding of the sector and prepare you for the subsequent years of the course.

Over the following three years, the intensity of the study will increase, focusing on key subjects such as behavioural influences in healthcare provision and effective sector management. Experienced lecturers will provide high-quality course materials and valuable perspectives, enriching your learning experience throughout the course.

The assessment strategy has been carefully designed to enable students to develop a full range of knowledge, skills and competencies that are key in health and social care. The variety of assessments takes a broad range of factors into account, including intended learning outcomes, professional standards in the health and social care industry, student demographics and our pedagogical approach — with each factor helping to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the learning experience.

We utilise a strategic and holistic approach to selection and design in our assessment strategy. Essays, reports, presentations, debates and small group projects have been identified as effective means for assessing student development. Where possible, we will use real-life simulations so that students can develop structured arguments through reflection, judgement and targeted evaluation. Students will also research specific areas and formulate objective conclusions — supported by appropriate referencing. In addition, students will be able to creatively use evidence-based writing skills to apply professional judgment in making recommendations and solving problems for future best practices. All group projects will require measured commitment and input from all members, objectively assessed through peer presentation and review.

Presentations will be performed individually and in groups that address concepts of a particular scenario. These assessments will also include a question-and-answer element.

Group debates will be conducted around a particular topic or subject area within health and social care. A proposition will be offered and defended within the group context. This will enable students to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with each other, respect input from fellow students, effectively present information and prepare persuasive arguments.