Foundation Year

Health and Social Care - Foundation Year

London South Bank UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Level
Foundation Year
Duration
4 years; 5 years
Subject
Nursing
Location
United Kingdom

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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.

Entry requirements

A levelsDD
BTECMPP · BTEC National Diploma
UCAS Tariff points64 UCAS points
GCSE4 or above · Subjects: English, Mathematics

Fees

International students: £17,400 per year

UK students: £5,760 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

UCAS deadline for 2026 entry

Campus

  • Southwark Campus, United Kingdom

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Foundation

Academic

You will need to hold a High School Diploma with a GPA ranging from 2.5-2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)

English language

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Undergraduate level required=6.0 (with no component below 5.5); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=6.5 (with no component below 5.5), subject to course. Check course entries in our Course Finder for specific information. | TOEFL iBT: Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 80 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20; Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20 | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 59 (minimum score required in each skill area is 59); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 60 ( minimum score required in each skill area is 59) | Cambridge English: First Advanced Proficiency: Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 180 (with no score below 162) | LanguageCert SELT or International…

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Scholarships at London South Bank University

6 for this level
  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Sports Scholarships
  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • The Global Success Scholarship
All scholarships at London South Bank University

Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 17,400
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 37,082

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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