Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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

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This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).Are you looking for an exciting career in health or social care? **Through this pathway you’ll be studying Year 0 (Foundation Year) of the Health and Social Care with ...Read more

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).Are you looking for an exciting career in health or social care?


Through this pathway you’ll be studying Year 0 (Foundation Year) of the Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) course (a 4 year course).

On successful completion of this year you could apply for Year 1 of a range of health professional courses. Alternatively, on successful completion of Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) you’ll have the opportunity to progress to careers in diverse areas, including youth work, housing, domestic violence, social prescribing, and drug and alcohol support. Our Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) degree provides the opportunity for you to start your university journey and be part of a vibrant and diverse student community. You’ll have the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and support required to progress towards your chosen health profession. Through this pathway you’ll be studying Year 0 of the Health and Social Care with Foundation Year BSc(Hons), however on successful completion of this year you could apply for Year 1 of one of the following courses:
• Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Blended Learning) Adult BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Blended Learning) Child BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Blended Learning) Learning Disability BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons)*
• Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)*
• Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)*
• Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)*
• Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)*
• Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)*
• Podiatry BSc(Hons)*
• Speech and Language Therapy BSc(Hons)*
• Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)*
• Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc(Hons)*
• PE and Youth Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)


*Eligibility to apply for Year 1 of the courses listed above is normally dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 65 per cent. You'll also be expected to meet any GCSE/level 2 entry requirements of the degree course at the point of applying to join year 1 of the degree course. Any offer is subject to successful interview, references, satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances.

Eligibility to apply for Year 1 of these courses is dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50 per cent. You'll also be expected to meet any GCSE/level 2 entry requirements of the degree course at the point of applying to join year 1 of the degree course.


Why Study Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree at the University of Huddersfield?

During this Health Foundation Pathway, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, and receive the support required for academic success in higher education. This will help you gain the skills to work with people in a variety of settings, as well as foundation knowledge of health-related anatomy and physiology.


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55/101
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65th

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DDE Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15,P:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

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Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

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from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

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64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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