Health and Social Care - Foundation Year
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Bridging your studies Been out of study for a long time? Or maybe you haven’t met the entry requirements of your chosen degree? Our entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies.
Successful completion of this foundation year will guarantee you a place on your BSc pre-registration health and social care courses subject to satisfactory occupational health and enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Adult Nursing Children's Nursing Chiropractic Integrated Masters Learning Disabilities Nursing Mental Health Nursing Midwifery Occupational Therapy Operating Department Practice Physiotherapy Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (Sport Rehabilitation) Social Work Therapeutic Radiography Please note: B821 BSc Diagnostic Radiography are not accepting course changes for September 2026. On this programme, not only will you develop independent study and form a base for academic knowledge, you'll also develop the self-confidence needed for a successful health and social care career through active participation, team working and project work. The programme has 5 compulsory modules.
Each module offers you learning opportunities vital for successful entry into your BSc programme. Why Health and Social Care (Foundation Year) at LSBU? graduation cap Extensive state-of-the-art immersive suite of health labs, which will allow more nurses, midwives and allied health students to train in non-hospital facilities. Opened on 18 June by Chief Nursing Officer for England, Duncan Burton, the £5.8 million Centre for Health, Injury and Performance simulates hospital wards and critical care environments to replicate real life clinical scenarios. level-up Our full-time academics are qualified healthcare professionals, meaning that your lecturers are up to date with the latest developments in the nursing profession.
This ensures that the information you receive is on-trend, as healthcare constantly changes and moves. link Health and Social Care relevant modules designed to deliver key knowledge and skills to help you achieve success. anchor Enables a springboard to career and subject-specific degree level studies in Health and Social Care. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Adult Nursing (Foundation Course) 4 years September B74F UCAS Therapeutic Radiography (Foundation Course) 4 years September B82F UCAS Mental Health Nursing (Foundation Course) 4 years September B76F UCAS Operating Department Practice (Foundation Course) 4 years September B77F UCAS Social Work (Foundation Course) 4 years September L50F UCAS Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (Sport Rehabilitation) Foundation Course 4 years September C64F UCAS Physiotherapy (Foundation Course) 4 years September B16F UCAS Chiropractic Integrated Masters (Foundation Course) 5 years September B32F UCAS BSc Hon Childrens Nursing (with foundation year) 4 years September B73F UCAS BSc Hons Midwifery (with foundation year) 4 years September B72F UCAS Occupational Therapy (Foundation Course) 4 years September B93F UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Key highlights
- Guaranteed progression to a BSc pre-registration health or social care course
- Progression subject to satisfactory occupational health and enhanced DBS checks
- Five compulsory modules preparing you for degree-level study
- Builds confidence through active participation, team working and project work
- Taught by full-time academics who are qualified healthcare professionals
- £5.8 million simulation centre replicating hospital wards and critical care
Entry requirements
- A-level: DD — UK Qualifications International Qualifications A Level DD or : BTEC National Diploma MPP or : Access to HE qualifications with Pass or : Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications A Level DD or : BTEC National Diploma MPP or : Access to HE qualifications with Pass or : Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Adult Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Midwife
- Physiotherapist
- Social Worker
- Operating Department Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,760 per year | International: £17,400 per year
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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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