Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences

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Typical offer for 2026
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Overview

This Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences is designed to prepare you for degree-level study across a range of health, biomedical and life science disciplines. It provides a supportive entry point if you do not yet meet the requirements for direct entry onto a degree, or if you are returning to study.

During the year, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed at university while exploring different areas within health and life sciences. You will build a strong understanding of how the human body functions, how health and disease are studied, and how science is applied in real-world healthcare and research settings.

You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, numeracy, critical thinking and independent learning. You will also be introduced to scientific inquiry and data analysis, learning how to interpret evidence and understand patterns in health and biological data. Alongside this, you will explore the role of public health in society and develop an awareness of professional practice in health and science.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows you to progress onto a range of degree programmes, including biomedical science, forensic science, health professions such as nursing and occupational therapy, and other related disciplines.

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points.

Please see specific qualification requirements and degree routes for full details.

Qualification requirements

A full list of degree routes and entry requirements is available on our Foundation years progression routes page.

A levels

DDE.

T levels

Pass (D or E).

BTEC Extended Diploma

MPP.

Applicants on Access Programmes

64 UCAS points.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

64 UCAS points plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English grade C/grade 4 (equivalents accepted). Some of our courses require Maths and/or Science grade C/grade 4 (equivalents accepted).

Additional entry requirements

If you are a mature applicant (aged 21 and over), you will be eligible to apply for this course with level 2 qualifications (or GCSE equivalents). You will also need to provide a written statement, and will be interviewed as part of the process.

Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 236088 if you have any queries regarding your application.

You may also be eligible to apply for student finance; further information including a student finance calculator can be found on the Student Finance website and further advice for mature applicants can be found at UCAS.

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Your learning journey

All module information is for 2025 entry, and is subject to change.

First Year

Core

Teaching, learning and assessment

The Foundation Year uses a range of teaching methods to support your transition to university-level study. You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions, including laboratory-based activities where you will develop hands-on scientific skills.

You will study core topics that introduce you to human biology, scientific inquiry and professional practice, alongside opportunities to explore areas such as chemistry and public health. Teaching is designed to help you build confidence in understanding scientific concepts, working with data and applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Throughout the year, there is a strong emphasis on developing your academic skills. You will be supported to improve your approach to learning, including how to research, analyse information and communicate your ideas effectively.

+AB26Assessment varies across modules and may include coursework, reports, presentations, practical tasks and examinations. You will receive regular feedback to support your development, with assessments designed to help you build confidence and prepare for the expectations of degree-level study.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2026

UK: £9,790

The University of Bradford will charge home rate tuition fees up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government.

Should the UK Government choose to increase the maximum tuition fee allowed in the second and subsequent years of your course, the University will raise tuition fees in line with UK Government policy and approvals.

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs. You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Support for your studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.