Health and Social Care - Foundation Year

Bridging your studies Been out of study for a long time? Or maybe you haven’t met the entry requirements of your chosen degree? Our entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies. Successful completion of this foundation year will guarantee you a place on your BSc pre-registration health and social care courses subject to satisfactory occupational health and enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Adult Nursing Children's Nursing Chiropractic Integrated Masters Learning Disabilities Nursing Mental Health Nursing Midwifery Occupational Therapy Operating Department Practice Physiotherapy Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (Sport Rehabilitation) Social Work Therapeutic Radiography Please note: B821 BSc Diagnostic Radiography are not accepting course changes for September 2026. On this programme, not only will you develop independent study and form a base for academic knowledge, you'll also develop the self-confidence needed for a successful health and social care career through active participation, team working and project work. The programme has 5 compulsory modules. Each module offers you learning opportunities vital for successful entry into your BSc programme. Why Health and Social Care (Foundation Year) at LSBU? graduation cap Extensive state-of-the-art immersive suite of health labs, which will allow more nurses, midwives and allied health students to train in non-hospital facilities. Opened on 18 June by Chief Nursing Officer for England, Duncan Burton, the £5.8 million Centre for Health, Injury and Performance simulates hospital wards and critical care environments to replicate real life clinical scenarios. level-up Our full-time academics are qualified healthcare professionals, meaning that your lecturers are up to date with the latest developments in the nursing profession. This ensures that the information you receive is on-trend, as healthcare constantly changes and moves. link Health and Social Care relevant modules designed to deliver key knowledge and skills to help you achieve success. anchor Enables a springboard to career and subject-specific degree level studies in Health and Social Care. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Adult Nursing (Foundation Course) 4 years September B74F UCAS Therapeutic Radiography (Foundation Course) 4 years September B82F UCAS Mental Health Nursing (Foundation Course) 4 years September B76F UCAS Operating Department Practice (Foundation Course) 4 years September B77F UCAS Social Work (Foundation Course) 4 years September L50F UCAS Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (Sport Rehabilitation) Foundation Course 4 years September C64F UCAS Physiotherapy (Foundation Course) 4 years September B16F UCAS Chiropractic Integrated Masters (Foundation Course) 5 years September B32F UCAS BSc Hon Childrens Nursing (with foundation year) 4 years September B73F UCAS BSc Hons Midwifery (with foundation year) 4 years September B72F UCAS Occupational Therapy (Foundation Course) 4 years September B93F UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

International students: £17,400 per year

UK students: £5,760 per year

UK/Home: £5,760 per year

International: £17,400 per year

September

UCAS deadline for 2026 entry

• Southwark Campus, United Kingdom