BSc Health Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree, a foundation year programme designed to prepare students for undergraduate study in health and social care. Core topics include Research Methods. Successful completion of this 1-year full-time foundation year allows progression to degree level study upon meeting specific academic criteria. Throughout the year, students complete five compulsory modules covering foundational academic preparation and subject knowledge. The curriculum includes Preparing for Study - Foundations for Academic Success, Preparing for Study - Research Project, and The Context of Health and Social Care, which examines health and wellbeing outcomes. Further studies are covered through Working with People, focusing on communication in public services, and Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, which explores human body systems.
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Entry requirements
DDE at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level with D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade D.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 45%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 75%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 6%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Study - Foundations for Academic Success
- Preparing for Study - Research Project
- The Context of Health and Social Care
- Working with People
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Health Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield 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 Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Health Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.