Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
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 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. Our Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) degree provides the opportunity for you to start your university journey and be part of a vibrant and diverse student community. You’ll have the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and support required to progress towards your chosen profession.
In this year of study, you’ll complete five modules in the following:
Key highlights
- Forms Year 0 of a four-year Health and Social Care degree
- Successful completion allows applying for Year 1 of health professional courses
- Option to continue to the full Health and Social Care BSc(Hons)
- Five foundation modules building skills and knowledge for health professions
- No GCSE or Level 2 qualifications needed to join
Entry requirements
- A-level: DDE — DDE at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — DDE at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Pass — Pass in T Level with D or E grade on core.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Youth worker
- Housing officer
- Domestic violence support worker
- Social prescribing link worker
- Drug and alcohol support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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