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Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Are you looking for an exciting career in Health or Social Care?

Through this pathway you’ll be studying Year 0 (Foundation Year) of the Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) course (a 4-year course).

On successful completion of this year you could apply for Year 1 of a range of health professional courses. Alternatively, 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.

On successful completion of this year you can continue to study on the Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) or you could apply for Year 1 of one of the following courses:
• 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.

Why Study Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree at the University of Huddersfield?

During this Health Foundation Pathway, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, and receive the support required for academic success in higher education. This will help you gain the skills to work with people in a variety of settings, as well as foundation knowledge of health-related anatomy and physiology or people and society, depending on which option module you choose.

The University’s new Daphne Steele Building on the site of the National Health Innovation Campus will allow many of our students to benefit from specialist teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

In the first year of study, modules include:
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Preparing for Study: Foundations for Academic Success
• Preparing for Study: Research Project
• The Context of Health and Social Care
• Working with People

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H084
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H084
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

A level
DDE

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

Access to HE Diploma
M: 15 credits P: 30 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

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 (https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/).

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

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. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/).

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

Historical entry grades data

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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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.

Additional fee information

This information is for 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. For detailed information please visit our website - https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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