BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Human Sciences with Foundation is an undergraduate degree situated within anthropology, beginning with a one-year foundation programme before the full degree. The foundation year is designed for applicants from under-represented groups whose previous education has been affected by disadvantage or disruption, and entry is subject to specific eligibility criteria. Teaching is delivered by academic tutors based in Durham's Centre for Academic Development, with a content focus on understanding how knowledge is constructed within degree programmes, metacognitive skills and independent learning, and on successful completion students progress to the first year of their degree.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 5 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 52%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 6%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £46,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 5 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Human Sciences with Foundation at Durham University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.