BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care With Foundation Year

Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course offers a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector, equipping you with the skills and experiences necessary to make an impact after graduation.

The Foundation Year has been carefully designed to help develop your academic skills while introducing you to key concepts within health and social care. The knowledge you gain during this year will provide a solid foundation for your progression into the subsequent years of the course.

Over the next three years, the course will progressively delve into more advanced topics, focusing on critical areas such as the behavioural influences in healthcare provision and effective management strategies across the sector. Our experienced lecturers will ensure the quality of course materials and provide you with invaluable insights throughout your journey.

The structure of this course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in health and social care, equipping you with the practical experience and industry knowledge needed to be impactful in the sector now and in the future.

Curriculum

Year 0 (Foundation):

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)

Year 1:

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)

Year 2:

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)

Year 3:

Challenging Evidence in 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)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be aged 18+ and:

Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).
Have the following qualifications: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C (including English) or above, or equivalent.
Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details are provided in the ‘Next Steps’ section).

Applicants Aged 21+:
We welcome applications from students aged 21+ who do not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate a strong willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can provide evidence of academic, professional, or vocational experience in a related field.
They will be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details are provided in the ‘Next Steps’ section).

Next Steps:

Please fill out an application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
Send your supporting documents when requested by JustEducated.
A panel interview will be conducted to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing through a personal reflection statement.
JustEducated will make the final decision on your application.

Fees & Funding

Fees

Course Name	Fees for June 2025	Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year – (OBU)	£9,250 (per year)	£9,535 (per year)

Following the Government’s announcement that undergraduate tuition fees for UK undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025, JustEducated has updated the fees information as shown above.

Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years, both for new and continuing students, in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.

Funding Your Study

You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and assist with your living costs while studying.

This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs during your studies.

Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.

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