Foundation year progression routes
Our foundation year has many routes to our full-time undergraduate degrees.
This page shows the courses you could study at Bradford on successful completion of our one-year foundation degree. Clicking or tapping on a course shows the specific entry requirements for the foundation year, the compulsory foundation year modules, and pass marks necessary to progress from our foundation year to undergraduate study.
You can also click or tap on a course name in the table to find out more information, including the modules, career prospects and more.
Whether you are unsure of what to study or have a solid idea, you can explore the courses you could study after the foundation year.
To view further information about the Foundation Year, visit the Foundation Year course page.
Foundation year courses
| Course | Foundation Year entry requirements | Progression requirements | Related foundation year course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study: Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Animation BA (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3. |
This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Foundation Year in Engineering and Digital Technologies |
| Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. |
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. You will study the core modules plus any optional module. |
Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Foundation Year in Engineering and Digital Technologies |
| Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. |
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 |
| Business Studies and Law 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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Business and Management BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Foundation Year in Engineering and Digital Technologies |
| Criminology BA (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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) | We do not accept applications for Foundation Year leading to Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons). If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences programme. |
After successful completion of the Foundation Year, transfer to stage 1 Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) will be a competitive process with limited places. Students must achieve an average of 65% overall (passing all modules) and receive a positive reference from their personal academic tutor. If unsuccessful in transferring to Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons), students will be transferred onto Clinical Sciences BSc (Hons). |
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences |
| Economics BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Finance and Business Analytics BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. |
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, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. |
Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Forensic and Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. |
Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Game Design and Development BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3. |
This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Foundation Year in Engineering and Digital Technologies |
| International Business and Management BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Law LLB (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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Law with Business and Management LLB (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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Legal Theory and Solicitors Practice MLaw | 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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| MPhysiotherapy - Sport and Exercise Medicine | We do not accept applications for Foundation Year leading to Mphysiotherapy - Sport and Exercise Medicine. If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences programme. |
After successful completion of the Foundation Year, transfer to stage 1 Mphysiotherapy - Sport and Exercise Medicine will be a competitive process with limited places. Students must achieve an average of 65% overall (passing all modules) and receive a positive reference from their personal academic tutor. If unsuccessful in transferring to Mphysiotherapy - Sport and Exercise Medicine, students will be transferred onto Clinical Sciences BSc (Hons). |
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences |
| Marketing BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Midwifery BSc (Hons) | We do not accept applications for Foundation Year leading to Midwifery BSc (Hons). If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences programme. |
After successful completion of the Foundation Year, transfer to stage 1 Midwifery BSc (Hons) will be a competitive process with limited places. Students must achieve an average of 65% overall (passing all modules) and receive a positive reference from their personal academic tutor. If unsuccessful in transferring to Midwifery BSc (Hons), students will be transferred onto Clinical Sciences BSc (Hons). |
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences |
| Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Science 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 programme average of at least 60%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Science 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 programme average of at least 60%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | 88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Science 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 programme average of at least 60%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | We do not accept applications for Foundation Year leading to Paramedic Science BSc (Hons). If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences programme. |
After successful completion of the Foundation Year, transfer to stage 1 Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) will be a competitive process with limited places. Students must achieve an average of 65% overall (passing all modules) and receive a positive reference from their personal academic tutor. If unsuccessful in transferring to Paramedic Science BSc (Hons), students will be transferred onto Clinical Sciences BSc (Hons). |
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences |
| Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. |
Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. The modules Introduction to Chemistry and Introduction to Biology should have a mark of greater than 50%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) | We do not accept applications for Foundation Year leading to Pharmacy MPharm (Hons). If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences programme. |
After successful completion of the Foundation Year, transfer to stage 1 Pharmacy will be a competitive process with limited places. You must achieve an average of 65% overall (passing all modules), pass an interview, and receive a positive reference from your personal academic tutor. If unsuccessful in transferring to Pharmacy, you will be transferred onto BSc (Hons) Clinical Sciences. |
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences |
| Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) | We do not accept applications for Foundation Year leading to Physiotherapy BSc (Hons). If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences programme. |
After successful completion of the Foundation Year, transfer to stage 1 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) will be a competitive process with limited places. Students must achieve an average of 65% overall (passing all modules) and receive a positive reference from their personal academic tutor. If unsuccessful in transferring to Physiotherapy BSc (Hons), students will be transferred onto Clinical Sciences BSc (Hons). |
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences |
| Psychology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons) | 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. |
You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. |
Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences |
| Social Work BA (Hons) | 88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and a minimum of 100 hours of relevant social care work experience and reflective personal statement. |
Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. 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 Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Sociology BA (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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
| Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (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%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Foundation Year in Management, Law and Social Sciences |