Do you aspire to join this rapidly expanding workforce? Our programme offers the necessary skills required to support the prevention of poor health and help to tackle inequalities amongst local people and communities that are sustainable and inclusive.
The Health and Wellbeing workforce is informed by the wider social determinants of health, such as the social, cultural, political, economic, commercial and environmental factors that shape the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. The broad purpose of this occupation is to work in partnership with those individuals and their communities to identify and address health and wellbeing needs to improve overall health.
This exciting programme will ensure you are industry relevant and employable by embracing the priorities of the Leeds City Council ‘Leeds 2030: Shaping our best city ambition’, which is focused towards a community driven, strength based and asset-based approach.
TYPICAL OFFER
UCAS Tariff Points: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications)
A Levels: 2xD grades
BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade
Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade
T Levels: An overall Pass grade with D or E on the core
GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.
International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.
Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.
*21 years and over at the start of the course.
RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).
References: A reference may be requested
Health services have moved towards delivering intervention and social prescribing based on a knowledgeable and qualified health workforce to support society with the tools to empower them to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing.
This course focuses on the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups, their assets around them and how these can be shaped into a holistic support mechanism, embracing the sustainability agenda, that meets their individual needs.
Combining science and wellbeing, this foundation degree increases your knowledge allowing you to use new therapies and developments to tackle existing healthcare issues. Deepen your understanding of anatomy and
physiology, explore the legal aspects of healthcare and develop your communication and interpersonal skills ready for progression. This course has been designed in consultation with health and wellbeing stakeholders to allow you to develop the relevant skills and knowledge needed to fulfil job roles that support health and wellbeing.
Our selection of modules support your personal and professional development. Alongside exploring concepts of health and wellbeing you will study complementary therapies identifying alternative approaches to conventional medicine. You will also study topics such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, mental wellbeing and more. With this foundation degree, you will acquire the specialist knowledge which will allow you to pursue a particular health and wellbeing specialism or progress on to a top-up degree or relevant employment.
This course is validated by Luminate Education Group
If you would like to apply for to study full time at our University Centre Campus, please do so via UCAS.
The institution code for University Centre Leeds is L21.
The application fee for applying through UCAS is £28.50, unless you are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).
How to Apply:
To access your account again and complete your application, use the second link provided in your verification email.
Apply Now: Leeds-Direct Application Form
Keighley - Direct Application Form
Need Help? For further information, please email admissions@ucleeds.ac.uk
Please note, if you apply directly, we are required to submit a Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) application to UCAS on your behalf if your application is successful and you enrol.
If you are a student currently studying at Leeds City College, Keighley College or Harrogate College and if all of the following applies:
you can make an application directly to us for this course.
Creating an applicant account
To make your application, use the below link and register for an application account via the Create a New User facility. You will then be sent an email to the email address you provided when registering for an account, on which you will need to click the link to verify your email address.
Once you have created an account, you will then be able to start and save your application, should you not be able to complete it all in one go. Please note that your username is the email address you provided when registering for an account.
To access your account again should you need to complete and submit your application form, simply use the second link provided in your verification email.
To register for an application account please use the following link and use the Create a New User facility:
Apply Now: Leeds-Direct Application Form
Keighley - Direct Application Form
For further information in regards to this please email admissions@ucleeds.ac.uk
Modules may include
Year 1 (Level 4): 120 credits
Year 2 (Level 5): 120 credits
The structures which mobilise or prevent individuals, populations, communities, organisations and policy around health and wellbeing are often complex, and, at times contested. The Foundation Degree will equip you with the necessary skills and understanding to obtain employment within this sector. Skills such as problem solving through creative solutions, reflective development and review, analysis and communicative skills and professional skills such as project management, leadership and planning (strategic/interventions) are all core topics within the Award.
You will be provided with opportunities for connecting with external organisations active within the health and wellbeing sector. These may be programmes and initiatives being delivered within the public and third sector.
You will experience excellent student facilities and clinical resource classroom.
You will be assessed through a range of assessment features across this programme reflecting the diverse mechanisms for cascading information within the Health and Wellbeing sector. The range of assessment tasks include:
These will allow you to develop reflective thinking but also build essential employability skills.
You will emerge as an autonomous and independent graduate that can identify specific areas of interest and offer a deep knowledge base that is ready for delivery within employment.
TYPICAL OFFER
UCAS Tariff Points: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications)
A Levels: 2xD grades
BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade
Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade
T Levels: An overall Pass grade with D or E on the core
GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.
International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.
Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.
*21 years and over at the start of the course.
RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).
References: A reference may be requested
On completion of this Foundation Degree you may choose to seek employment as a Health and Wellbeing Coach, Coordinator, Community Wellbeing Practitioner or a Health and Wellbeing Project Officer. Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the Health and Social Care Top-Up degree at University Centre Leeds or another institution.
For the latest version of the programme specifications for this course please click here.
For the latest version of the Leeds City College regulations please click here.
As part of this course, you will be required to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and will be expected to pay any fees associated with this. Fees are estimated to be around £60.
Applications are open for 2025 entry.
To apply directly to study at University Centre Leeds as an international applicant, please see the direct apply link further up this page or visit our 'How to apply' page and complete the steps.
You can also apply through UCAS.
For more information please visit our 'How to apply' page.
Course fees for Undergraduates are £14,000 (GBP)
Scholarship available £3,000 (GBP) all courses.
For more information about fees and scholarships, please click here.
Please see our entry requirements page for additional requirements as an international student
International students will study 5 additional hours on top of the regular timetable.
For more information about visa and immigration, please click here.
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