BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year

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Intakes

October, January, June

Awarding Institution

Oxford Brookes University

Awarded Degree

BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year

Duration

4 Years

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

£9,535 per year

Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course delivers a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector, helping you develop the skills and experiences needed to be impactful following your graduation. 

The learning structure during the Foundation Year has been designed to develop your academic skills while uncovering essential topics relating to health and social care. What you learn during this year will provide a fundamental understanding of the sector and support your progression into the following years of the course.

The following three years of the course will progressively build in levels of intensity, exploring key topics including behavioural influences in healthcare provision and how to deliver effective management across the sector. The quality of course materials will be matched by our experienced lecturers — giving you a wealth of experience and invaluable perspectives throughout the course.

The structure of this course ensures that you will be ready to embark on your new career — with the skills, practical experience and industry scope needed to be impactful in health and social care now and into the future.

This course includes or offers the following modules.

Year 0 (Foundation):
- Academic Writing Skills for Success 1 (20 credits)
- Academic Writing Skills for Success 2 (20 credits)
- Care, compassion and communication in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care 1 - An Introduction (20 credits)
- Health and Wellbeing across Communities, and in Health and Social Care Environments (20 credits)
- Professional foundations of Health and Social Care (20 credits)


Year 1:
- Biological psychological and social determinants of health across the life course (20 credits)
- Careers and employability in Health and Social Care (20 credits)      
- Communication and ethics in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Culture and Society in Health (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care 2 – policies and practice (20 credits)
- Introduction to using Research and evidence in Health and Social Care (20 credits)


Year 2:
- Applied research in practice (20 credits)
- Equality and social justice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care 3 – Professional development through work-based learning (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care for healthy ageing (20 credits)
- Mental health and wellbeing across the life course (20 credits)
- Safeguarding children and adults in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Year 3:
- Challenging evidence Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Evaluating and managing quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Leadership and management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Social Justice, equality and vulnerability (20 credits)
- Capstone Project (40 credits)

Applicants must be aged 18+ and:

  • Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points). 
  • Have the following qualifications: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C (including English) or above or equivalent.
  • Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Applicants aged 21+: 

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

 

Next steps:

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Course Name Fees for June 2025  Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year - (OBU) £9,250 (per year) £9,535 (per year)

This course includes or offers the following modules.

Year 0 (Foundation):

  • Academic Writing Skills for Success 1 (20 credits)
  • Academic Writing Skills for Success 2 (20 credits)
  • Care, compassion and communication in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Health and Social Care 1 - An Introduction (20 credits)
  • Health and Wellbeing across Communities, and in Health and Social Care Environments (20 credits)
  • Professional foundations of Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Year 1:

  • Biological psychological and social determinants of health across the life course (20 credits)
  • Careers and employability in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Communication and ethics in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Culture and Society in Health (20 credits)
  • Health and Social Care 2 – policies and practice (20 credits)
  • Introduction to using Research and evidence in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Year 2:

  • Applied research in practice (20 credits)
  • Equality and social justice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Health and Social Care 3 - Professional development through work-based learning (20 credits)
  • Health and Social Care for healthy ageing (20 credits)
  • Mental health and wellbeing across the life course (20 credits)
  • Safeguarding children and adults in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Year 3:

  • Challenging evidence Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Evaluating and managing quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Leadership and management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Social Justice, equality and vulnerability (20 credits)
  • Capstone Project (40 credits)

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

  • Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points). 
  • Have the following qualifications: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C (including English) or above or equivalent.
  • Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Applicants Aged 21+: 

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Next Steps:

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.
Course Name Fees for June 2025 Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year - (OBU) £9,250 (per year) £9,535 (per year)

 

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