Professions in Health and Social Care (Foundation Year)

The Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care is year zero of selected degree courses in the School of Health and Social Wellbeing at UWE Bristol.

If you don’t have formal relevant qualifications or meet the normal entry requirements, but can demonstrate relevant life experience and commitment to this area, we will consider your application.

Spend a year getting a solid grounding in science and healthcare-related topics on this springboard into higher education. Study areas of human biology, psychology, sociology and research, and get the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your education and career.

Most of the teaching takes place at the City of Bristol College, although you’ll also be taught at our Glenside Campus. The teaching staff understand what’s required to succeed at the next level and the course is designed to get you academically and mentally ready.

After passing this Foundation year, you’ll get a guaranteed place on one of the following UWE Bristol degrees: BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Imaging BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc(Hons) Sport Rehabilitation BSc(Hons) Nursing (Adult Nursing) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children's) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) Midwifery

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from international students (overseas fee status) due to funding arrangements.