Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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University of Wolverhampton

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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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University of Wolverhampton

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

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University of Wolverhampton

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Part Time

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SEP-25

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8 Years

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This foundation year course offers you the opportunity for familiarisation with social care and study at the University of Wolverhampton before your regular education begins. The University of Wolverhampton ensures that core contexts for the course are introduced, as well as standards for undergraduate learning, fundamentals which are built on in following years and underpinned with key health & wellbeing knowledge. Supported by accomplished School of Society and Community staff, you will ...Read more

This foundation year course offers you the opportunity for familiarisation with social care and study at the University of Wolverhampton before your regular education begins. The University of Wolverhampton ensures that core contexts for the course are introduced, as well as standards for undergraduate learning, fundamentals which are built on in following years and underpinned with key health & wellbeing knowledge. Supported by accomplished School of Society and Community staff, you will develop understandings of social factors in determining health and illness – in several facets of specialist care – and use this to inform your practical work. On graduation, you will be able to apply yourself to a wide range of professions, remaining mindful of ethics in your own practice and innovating in this important area.

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Health Studies
WUSCA ranking:
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80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
What students say
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Simone
28 Nov 24

The best aspect about the university is that it is local and has a range of many interesting course. The worst aspect about the university is the lack of communication when..Read more

K
Kristina
27 Nov 24

The best thing that has happened for me at university is .... I found out that I am Dyslexic, if it wasn't for my lecturer spotting signs with myself, she approached me and asked..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

1 - 48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

If you do not hold 48 UCAS points and are classed as a mature applicant (aged 21 or over), you can access the Prepare for Foundation admissions pathway. See Below for further information.

If you do not hold 48 UCAS points and are classed as a mature applicant (aged 21 or over), you can access the Prepare for Foundation admissions pathway. To access this route you would need to successfully attend and pass a compulsory Prepare for Foundation Day. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway to discuss this option further.

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)If you do not hold 48 UCAS points and are classed as a mature applicant (aged 21 or over), you can access the Prepare for Foundation admissions pathway. See Below for further information.

If you do not hold 48 UCAS points and are classed as a mature applicant (aged 21 or over), you can access the Prepare for Foundation admissions pathway. See Below for further information.

If you do not hold 48 UCAS points and are classed as a mature applicant (aged 21 or over), you can access the Prepare for Foundation admissions pathway. See Below for further information.

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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