Program Overview

Overview of the Health Foundation Pathway Leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree

The Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in health or social care. This programme is not available to international students, who should instead apply for the international foundation programmes delivered by the International Study Centre on campus.

Start Date and Duration

• The start date for this programme is 22 September 2025.
• The duration of the programme is 1 year full-time, which is considered Year 0 of a 4-year degree.

How to Apply

This programme is only open to cohorts of students with company sponsorship. For more information, please note that the application process involves specific criteria and requirements.

Programme Details

The Health Foundation Pathway provides the opportunity for students to start their university journey and be part of a vibrant and diverse student community. Students will have the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and support required to progress towards their chosen profession. In this year of study, students will complete five modules, including:

• Preparing for Study: Foundations for Academic Success
• Preparing for Study: Research Project
• Working with People
• The Context of Health and Social Care
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of this year, students can continue to study on the Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) or apply for Year 1 of one of the following courses:

• Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons)
• Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)
• 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)
• Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)
• Podiatry BSc(Hons)
• Speech and Language Therapy BSc(Hons)
• Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)
• Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc(Hons)

Eligibility to apply for Year 1 of these courses is normally dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 65 per cent, with some exceptions requiring a pass mark of at least 50 per cent. Students will 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.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching, learning, and assessment are designed to offer students a variety of learning and assessment opportunities that align with module learning outcomes and offer realistic and effective preparation for progression in the health and social care professions. Assessment involves a combination of coursework, presentations, practice-based learning, and classroom-based tests.

Facilities

The University's new Daphne Steele Building on the site of the National Health Innovation Campus will allow many students to benefit from specialist teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.

Fees and Finance

The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students, subject to parliamentary approval. Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, and examinations.

Career Support

The University offers professional help, support, and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one guidance sessions, to help students focus on life after graduation and achieve their ambitions.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power. The University's researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives, with three-quarters of all research being world-leading and internationally excellent.