This Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences is designed to prepare you for degree-level study across a range of health, biomedical and life science disciplines. It provides a supportive entry point if you do not yet meet the requirements for direct entry onto a degree, or if you are returning to study.
During the year, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed at university while exploring different areas within health and life sciences. You will build a strong understanding of how the human body functions, how health and disease are studied, and how science is applied in real-world healthcare and research settings.
You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, numeracy, critical thinking and independent learning. You will also be introduced to scientific inquiry and data analysis, learning how to interpret evidence and understand patterns in health and biological data. Alongside this, you will explore the role of public health in society and develop an awareness of professional practice in health and science.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows you to progress onto a range of degree programmes, including biomedical science, forensic science, health professions such as nursing and occupational therapy, and other related disciplines.
Academic Skills (20 credits, core) |
Practical Skills (20 credits, core) |
Maths and Statistics (20 credits, core) |
Introduction to Biology (20 credits, core) |
Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits, core) |
Introduction to Chemistry (20 credits, optional) |
Introduction to Public Health (20 credits, optional) |
You will learn alongside your peers through lectures, workshops, practical lab sessions, and simulation classes. Personal tutorials will provide individual support. Assessment methods will vary and include coursework, presentations, skills logs, and examinations.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Bradford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.
The standard University requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).
We are proud to be one of the most inclusive universities in the UK. All our students have potential, and we believe that as many people as possible should have the chance to benefit from higher education, no matter what their background or circumstances.
We take the time to understand the background of our applicants, understand their journey to education, and make decisions based on an applicant’s potential to thrive at university and beyond.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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