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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Health & Wellbeing

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health & Wellbeing course at Ulster University.

We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Health & Wellbeing at Ulster University. Look out for more info soon.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year
Scotland£9,250 per year
Wales£9,250 per year
Northern Ireland£4,750 per year
Republic of Ireland£4,750 per year
EU£17,010 per year
International£17,010 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H3W8

Here's what Ulster University says about its Health & Wellbeing course.

This programme responds to the ever changing healthcare requirements of the twenty-first century by developing highly knowledgeable and skilled postgraduates from the health and social care professions, including nurses and midwives. The programme particularly extends the knowledge base necessary for practitioners to function at an advanced level and to develop into expert or advanced practitioners, advisers, managers or educators within their particular area of expertise.

Source: Ulster University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Belfast Campus

Location

Belfast | Belfast

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Health and welfare

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Ulster University student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 68 reviews

Foundation year student

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)

1 year ago

5th or higher year student

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University

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 Ulster University students who took the Health & Wellbeing course - or another course in the same subject area.

Health and social care

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

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

91%

med

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

94%

med

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

91%

med

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

94%

med

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

87%

med

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

90%

med

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

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

76%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

75%

low

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

85%

med

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

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

88%

med

How well organised is your course?

84%

med

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

92%

med

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

95%

med

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

89%

med

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

73%

med

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

85%

low

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

77%

low

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

86%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

90%

med

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

88%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Health & Wellbeing or another course from the same subject area.

Health studies
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female91%Male9%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above47%
Number of students170
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Health and Social CareB
Religious StudiesC
Business StudiesC
English LiteratureD
GeographyA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took Health & Wellbeing - or another course in the same subject area.

Health studies

Graduate statistics

75%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

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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