BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year is an undergraduate health and social care degree that prepares students for practice within community and clinical settings. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students can choose to progress onto the full degree or apply to transfer to alternative professional programmes including Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Diagnostic Radiography, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. The course spans four years, beginning with a foundation year featuring Essential University Skills 1, Essential University Skills 2, Contemporary Issues and the Media, Professional Practice in the Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. The second year continues with Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice, Introduction to Health and Wellbeing, Personalisation in Health and Social Care, Development through the Life Course, Values and Principles of Health and Social Care, and Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice. Year three introduces Introduction to Advancing Mental Health across the Healthcare Spectrum, Psychology for Health and Social Care, Equality, Diversity and Equity in Practice, Duty of Care – Principles and Implementation, Leadership and Change, and Researching and Evaluating Practice. The final year concludes with Applied Critical Evaluation for Evidence Based Practice, Communication Skills in Health and Social Care, Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care, Contemporary Approaches and Fundamental Principles of Safeguarding across the Lifespan, Managing Self and Others, and the Extended Professional Practice Report (Dissertation).
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff Points. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above. Functional Skills in English and Adult Literacy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable qualifications can be found here. GCSEs: GCSE English Language at C/4 or above. A-levels: A. T-levels: P ( D or E) All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 45 Credits at Pass. Scottish Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points. Irish LC Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points. Other experience: Pearson Level 3 National Diploma MP. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained. The Integrated Foundation Year programme supports your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experiences to join the degree in Year 1.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 35%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 22%
- Left higher education: 67%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 45%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 22%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 55%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essential University Skills 1
- Essential University Skills 2
- Contemporary Issues and the Media
- Professional Practice in the Community
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice
- Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
- Personalisation in Health and Social Care
- Development through the Life Course
- Values and Principles of Health and Social Care
- Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice
- Introduction to Advancing Mental Health across the Healthcare Spectrum
- Psychology for Health and Social Care
- Equality, Diversity and Equity in Practice
- Duty of Care – Principles and Implementation
- Leadership and Change
- Researching and Evaluating Practice
- Applied Critical Evaluation for Evidence Based Practice
- Communication Skills in Health and Social Care
- Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care
- Contemporary Approaches and Fundamental Principles of Safeguarding across the Lifespan
- Managing Self and Others
- Extended Professional Practice Report (Dissertation)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £29,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at University of Cumbria?
22% of students continued into their second year, and 67% left higher education.