Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree
Start Dates
21 September 2026
Duration
1 year full-time (Year 0 of a 4 year degree)
UCAS Tariff
64 points
Overview
Why choose Huddersfield for this course?
- Gain confidence using our state-of-the-art skills labs and immersive simulation facilities on our National Health Innovation Campus.
- You’ll learn from experienced health professionals and service users whose real-world insights bring teaching to life.
- Build communication, leadership and teamwork skills through our Health and Wellbeing Academy’s community-focused work experience opportunities.
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Our Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) is the perfect starting point for an exciting career in health or social care.
This four-year degree begins with Year 0 (Foundation Year), designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed at university and beyond. You’ll join a vibrant, supportive community and complete five key modules:
- Foundations for Academic Success
- Research Project
- Working with People
- The Context of Health and Social Care
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
On successful completion, you’ll progress to our Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) degree, opening doors to careers in areas such as youth work, housing, domestic violence support, social prescribing, and drug and alcohol services.
Alternatively, achieving the required grades could allow you to apply for Year 1 of a range of courses, including:
- Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons)*
- Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)*
- Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Blended Learning) Adult BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Blended Learning) Child BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Blended Learning) Learning Disability BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons)*
- Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)*
- Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)*
- Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)*
- Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)*
- Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)*
- Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)***
- Podiatry BSc(Hons)*
- Speech and Language Therapy BSc(Hons)*
- Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)**
- Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc(Hons)**
*Eligibility to apply for Year 1 of the courses listed above is normally dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 65 per cent. You'll also be expected to meet any GCSE/level 2 entry requirements of the degree course at the point of applying to join year 1 of the degree course. Any offer is subject to successful interview, references, satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances.
**Eligibility to apply for Year 1 of these courses is dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50 per cent. You'll also be expected to meet any GCSE/level 2 entry requirements of the degree course at the point of applying to join year 1 of the degree course.
***Progression into Year 1 of Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) is dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50 per cent and obtain a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to commencing year 1 of the degree course.
Important Note: Completing the Foundation Year does not guarantee a place on any of these courses listed. Successful application to change course on to one of them is subject to meeting the required academic criteria, entry requirements, and successful completion of any additional conditions such as interviews, references, DBS checks, and occupational health clearances.
Entry Requirements
DDE at A Level.
64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Pass at T Level with D or E grade on core.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass.
64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade D.
You do not require GCSE/Level 2 qualifications to join this course, however there might be GCSE/level 2 entry requirements for degree courses that you can apply for following completion of this course. Further information about entry requirements for specific degree courses is available from the University website.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.
For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Course Details
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Your Career
On successful completion of Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) you'll have the opportunity to progress to careers in diverse areas, including youth work, housing, domestic violence, social prescribing, and drug and alcohol support. Alternatively, on successful completion of Year 0, you'll have the opportunity to apply to undertake a degree in a range of health disciplines to enable you to become a registered health professional.
Fees and Finance
This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.
From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. Read more about the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
For detailed information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/
This information is for international students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.
For detailed information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
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