Child and Family Health and Wellbeing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course descriptionAre you passionate about supporting children and families? Would you like a career where you can tackle issues such as health inequalities and poverty? Achieve your ambitions by studying on this exciting four year course which includes a foundation year and offers you the ideal preparation.A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditionsPrepare for a fulfilling career in roles such as family support worker or community ...Read more

Course description

Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Would you like a career where you can tackle issues such as health inequalities and poverty? Achieve your ambitions by studying on this exciting four year course which includes a foundation year and offers you the ideal preparation.

A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditions

  • Prepare for a fulfilling career in roles such as family support worker or community health worker
  • Engage with our enthusiastic and highly experienced teaching team who are dedicated to your success
  • Make the most of our exceptional learning facilities
  • The Foundation Year course leads on to the full BSc (Hons) Child and Family Health and Wellbeing degree.

Beginning with a foundation year

Starting at foundation level is ideal if it has been a while since you were in formal education; are planning a career change; would benefit from a more gradual introduction to university level study; or do not meet the entry requirements to join our three-year honours degree directly.

It gives you an insight into working in health and social care environments, as well as supporting you to develop the skills you need to achieve your goals.

Careers

Graduates from the full BSc (Hons) Child and Family Health and Wellbeing course will be ideally prepared for careers in:

  • Family Support
  • Health Promotion
  • Health Work in Schools
  • Community Work
  • Family Centres
  • Parenting Support
  • Childcare Teams
  • Targeted work with vulnerable families

You could also continue your studies to postgraduate level if you would like to specialise further. For example, you could consider one of our postgraduate courses in Nursing or our MA Social Work. If your interest lies in teaching, there are opportunities to progress to a PGCE too.

Ongoing careers support

Our Careers and Employment Service will provide you with help, guidance and support from day one of your course – and for up to three years after you’ve completed your studies.

WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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36th
CUG Ranking
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95th
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
What students say
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Alex
05 Mar 25

My experience at Derby University has been largely positive, especially in relation to the Child and Family Health and Well-being course. The university provides a welcoming and..Read more

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Leigh-ann
05 Mar 25

I just love it here..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.

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Pass with C or above in the core

Popular A-level subjects

Health Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
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Psychology
37%
Health & Social Care
28%
Religious Studies & Theology
11%
History
11%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14900 Per year

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Alex
05 Mar 25
Child and Family Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
My experience at Derby University has been largely positive, especially in relation to the Child and Family Health and Well-being course. The university provides a welcoming and...
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Leigh-ann
05 Mar 25
Child and Family Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
I just love it here...
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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