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BSc (Hons) Degree • 4 Years

Health & Social Care

With Foundation Year • Fully Funded by Student Finance England

Intakes: Jan / May / Sept
Schedule: 2 Days a Week
Assessment: 100% Coursework

Our fully accredited BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year degree program provides an ideal entry point into professional community healthcare, NHS administrative systems, and local social care leadership, even if you do not hold traditional entry qualifications or A-Levels.

No Formal Exams

Assessed purely through practical assignments, projects, and coursework. Ideal for students returning to education after a break.

Flexible 2-Day Timetable

Attend university just 2 days a week with flexible morning, evening, or weekend options designed around childcare and work.

Why Choose a Healthcare Career Pathway?

Studying public health systems provides an incredibly stable, high-demand career trajectory. This structure focuses heavily on real-world management strategies, helping you confidently understand care regulations, mental health intervention frameworks, and strategic commissioning policies across care environments.

Health and Social Care with Foundation Year Overview

Awarding Body UK Partner Universities (Fully Accredited Degree)
Course Duration 4 Years (Including Foundation Year)
Tuition Fees £9,250 per year — 100% covered by Student Finance England (No upfront out-of-pocket costs)
Maintenance Loans Up to £13,000+ available per year to help cover childcare, rent, and general living expenses
Study Locations London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Entry Requirements

Standard Route

  • 72 UCAS Tariff points (e.g., A-Levels or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma).
  • GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or equivalent level.

Mature Student Route (Age 21+)

No formal qualifications? You can still apply. If you are over 21, we accept work experience, military history, community volunteering, or general life experience through a relaxed diagnostic interview.

Health and Social Care with Foundation Year Curriculum

Year 0

Foundation Year (Level 3)

Designed to settle you back into academic life smoothly while mastering essential core skills:

  • Essential Study Skills & Academic Writing Styles
  • Foundations of Health, Social Care, and Community Wellbeing
  • Communication and Team Collaboration in Care Settings
  • Introduction to Human Biology and Lifecycle Development
Year 1

First Year Modules (Level 4)

Developing structural grounding across contemporary healthcare systems:

  • Introduction to Professional Practice & Code of Conduct
  • Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Management Frameworks
  • Health Promotion and Community Wellness Strategies
Year 2

Second Year Modules (Level 5)

Focusing on management, research practices, and specialized care provisions:

  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Healthcare Delivery
  • Leadership, Resource Management, and Team Auditing
  • Safeguarding Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults
  • Mental Health Foundations & Community Support Services
Year 3

Final Year Modules (Level 6)

Advanced strategic analysis and professional leadership career preparation:

    Where This Degree Takes You

Graduates go on to secure high-demand roles across the NHS, private healthcare firms, local councils, and charities, including:

Health Service Manager Community Care Officer Social Worker Pathway Mental Health Support Lead Youth Worker Coordinator Housing Support Officer

Want to study Health and Social Care with Foundation Year?

At Just Educated, our service is 100% Free. We guide you from step one into our health and social care with foundation year program, handling all your application codes and sorting out your Student Finance forms from start to finish.

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