Intakes
October, January, July
Duration
Location
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Awarded Degree
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year
Course details and modules
The BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing, and Social Care with Foundation Year offers a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector, equipping you with the skills and experiences needed to make a meaningful impact after graduation.
The Foundation Year is carefully designed to develop your academic abilities while introducing essential topics in health and social care. This foundational knowledge will prepare you for the following years of study and give you a strong start in understanding the sector.
Over the next three years, the course gradually increases in intensity, covering critical subjects such as the behavioural influences on healthcare delivery and effective management strategies within the sector. You’ll benefit from high-quality course materials and guidance from experienced lecturers who bring a wealth of professional insights and practical expertise to your learning journey.
By the end of the course, you’ll be fully prepared to embark on a fulfilling career in health and social care. You’ll graduate with the skills, practical experience, and industry knowledge needed to make a positive and lasting impact in this vital field.
Modules
You have three to nine years to finish this course, which means you can take up to three years to finish each level. However, the majority of our students want to finish the course in three to six years.
- Academic Writing Skills for Success 1 (20 credits)
- Academic Writing Skills for Success 2 (20 credits)
- Care, Compassion and Communication in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care 1 – An Introduction (20 Credits)
- Health and Wellbeing Across Communities, and in Health and Social Care Environments (20 Credits)
- Professional Foundations of Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Biological Psychological and Social Determinants of Health Across the Life Course (20 Credits)
- Careers and Employability in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Communication and Ethics in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Culture and Society in Health (20 Credits)
- Health and Social Care 2 – Policies and Practice (20 Credits)
- Introduction to Using Research and Evidence in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Applied Research in Practice (20 Credits)
- Equality and Social Justice in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Health and Social Care 3 – Professional Development Through Work-Based Learning (20 Credits)
- Health and Social Care for Healthy Ageing (20 Credits)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Life Course (20 Credits)
- Safeguarding Children and Adults in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Challenging Evidence Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Evaluating and Managing Quality in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
- Social Justice, Equality and Vulnerability (20 Credits)
Capstone Project (40 Credits)
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
• Possess a Level 3 qualification, which is equal to 80 UCAS tariff points or 60 credits.
• Possess the following credentials: English is one of the five GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher, or equivalent.
•Students aged 21 and over who do not meet the typical admission standards but who can show a willingness and dedication to learning this subject as well as academic, professional, or vocational experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.