Foundation Year progression routes
Your future, sorted.
We offer two types of Foundation Year.
Many of our courses include an integrated Foundation Year - an extra year before you start the full degree. If your chosen course doesn't offer an integrated Foundation Year, you may be able to study a standalone Foundation Year that matches the subject area you're interested in.
Which standalone Foundation Year should I study?
The progression routes table below shows:
- the courses you can progress to after studying a standalone Foundation Year
- the entry requirements to join a Foundation Year, and what you'll need to achieve to progress to your degree course
- which Foundation Year you should choose for the course you're interested in
Please note: we do not accept applications for Foundation Years leading to these courses:
- Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)
- Midwifery BSc (Hons)
- Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
- Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
- Sport and Exercise Medicine MPhysio BSc (Hons)
- Pharmacy MPharm
Please note: limited places are available on some of the following routes for entry through Clearing 2026.
Please call our Clearing Helpline on 0808 196 9129 for more information.
Foundation year courses
| Course | Foundation Year entry requirements | Progression requirements | Related foundation year course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus English Language and 2 Science qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection/interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a health check. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Archaeology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Archaeology |
| Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus English Language and 2 Science qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass the compulsory course modules (Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology) with at least 50% and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Clinical Technology |
| Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Forensic Science BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) |
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. |
You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection/interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a health check. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) |
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. |
You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection/interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a health check. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) |
88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. | Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. | Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Psychology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Psychology |
| Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Psychology |
| Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. | Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Psychology |
| Social Work BA (Hons) |
88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Demonstrate that you have gained relevant social care work experience. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. | Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. | Foundation Year in Social Care |