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Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care course at Bristol, UWE.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B900

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care course.

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.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

Qualification

No award

Department

School of Health and Social Wellbeing

Location

City of Bristol College | Bristol

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Healthcare science

Start date

1 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
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3rd year

Architecture

4 months ago

They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!

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4 months ago

It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.

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This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care course - or another course in the same subject area.

Healthcare science (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

82%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

72%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

73%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

74%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

65%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

42%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

71%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

58%

med

How well organised is your course?

42%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

78%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

52%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

71%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

93%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care or another course from the same subject area.

Healthcare science
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male45%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above98%
Number of students320
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyD
MathematicsC
ChemistryB
PsychologyB
PhysicsB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care at Bristol, UWE.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care - or another course in the same subject area.

Medical sciences

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£34.7k

Third year after graduation

£38.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Foundation Programme for Professions in Health and Social Care.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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