Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Our Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) is the perfect starting point for an exciting career in health or social care.

This four-year degree begins with Year 0 (Foundation Year), designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed at university and beyond. You’ll join a vibrant, supportive community and complete five key modules:

• Foundations for Academic Success

• Research Project

• Working with People

• The Context of Health and Social Care

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

On successful completion, you’ll progress to our Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) degree, opening doors to careers in areas such as youth work, housing, domestic violence support, social prescribing, and drug and alcohol services.

Alternatively, achieving the required grades could allow you to apply for Year 1 of a range of courses, including:

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.

Important Note: Completing the Foundation Year does **not guarantee** a place on any of these courses listed. Successful application to change course on to one of them is subject to meeting the required academic criteria, entry requirements, and successful completion of any additional conditions such as interviews, references, DBS checks, and occupational health clearances.

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.

Course 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

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/health-foundation-pathway-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree

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.