Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences

Other (Hons)

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Typical offer for 2025: DDE / 64 UCAS points
Duration: 1 year
UCAS code: B006
Start date: September
Location: City Campus

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Suitable for UK applications.

Overview

The Foundation Year is a pre-degree access programme that will provide you with a solid basis for future undergraduate study at the University of Bradford. This course is designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications for registration directly on to a degree course.

The Foundation Year offers an introductory grounding in your chosen discipline and equips you with the study and interpersonal skills necessary for effective undergraduate study.

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to a range of degree programmes in forensic and medical sciences, chemistry, applied biomedical science, archaeology, nursing, occupational therapy and public health.

Entry requirements

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

64 UCAS points.

Please see specific qualification requirements and degree routes for full details.

Qualification requirements

A full list of degree routes and entry requirements is available on our Foundation years progression routes page.

A levels

DDE.

T levels

Pass (D or E).

BTEC Extended Diploma

MPP.

Applicants on Access Programmes

64 UCAS points.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

64 UCAS points plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English grade C/grade 4 (equivalents accepted). Some of our courses require Maths and/or Science grade C/grade 4 (equivalents accepted).

Additional entry requirements

If you don't have any Level 3 qualifications, we advise you to study an Access to Higher Education Diploma at a local college and then apply for degree-level entry at the University.

Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 236088 if you have any queries regarding your application.

You may also be eligible to apply for student finance; further information including a student finance calculator can be found on the Student Finance website and further advice for mature applicants can be found at UCAS.

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Your learning journey

The Foundation Year provides an excellent introduction to university studies. It equips you with essential knowledge, understanding, and transferable skills. It supports your growth as an independent learner and prepares you for success at university and in your future endeavours.

The modules you will study during the Foundation Year will depend on the degree you wish to progress to.

All students will study the following core modules:

Academic Skills
Practical Skills
Maths and Statistics
Introduction to Biology
Anatomy and Physiology

In addition to the core modules, students who wish to progress onto degree programmes in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, Forensic Science, Forensic Anthropology, Applied Biomedical Science, and Forensic and Medical Sciences, will study:

Introduction to Chemistry

In addition to the core modules, students who wish to progress onto degree programmes in Occupational Therapy or Nursing can choose one of the following optional modules:

Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Public Health

Teaching, learning and assessment

You will learn alongside your peers through lectures, workshops, practical lab sessions, and simulation classes. Personal tutorials will provide individual support. Assessment methods will vary and include coursework, presentations, skills logs, and examinations.

A full list of degree routes and entry requirements is available on our Foundation years progression routes page.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

UK: £9,535

Additional course costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding your studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Support for your studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

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Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.