BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
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:
- Please fill out an application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
- Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
- A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
- GBS make a final decision on your application.
Months of entry
January, June, October
Course content
Healthcare is changing now more than ever. Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course positions you to be ahead of the curve — with the dynamism needed to thrive in a sector that never stands still.
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.
Fees and funding
Fees
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)
Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025 GBS has updated the Fees information, as shown above.
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.
Funding Your Study
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- BSc
- full time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- GBS UK