Foundation Degree Health and Wellbeing

Modules may include

During the Foundation Degree you will gain general skills such as:

• Written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and in a team
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills
• Research and data analysis skills.

You will gain knowledge and an understanding of promoting physical health and wellbeing within the context of contemporary healthcare practice.

Studying at Undergraduate level helps your opportunities for gaining relevant work in the health sector. Employers are looking for a highly skilled workforce with relevant qualifications and transferrable skills.

For each module, one or two assessments will be required which may contain a number of tasks.

In addition lecturers will plan in ungraded or formative assessments as part of the learning process; these will be shown in the module scheme of work.

Formative assessment may be in the form of case studies; seminar groups; tutorials and set tasks within class.

At the end of the module, a mark will be awarded based on the evidence of the summative assessments.

The team have planned a range of assessment methods throughout the Foundation Degree to take into account students preferred learning styles and give opportunities for skill development.

All modules have an element of work based learning or reflection within the assessment.

This is not, however, assessed in practice but workplace feedback will be sought in the form of placement reports and mentor feedback.

As work based learning and the links from theory to practice are integral to the award it is essential that all students adhere to strict codes of confidentiality, and seek consent from the appropriate sources prior to using case studies and examples from work practice.

A typical offer is likely to consist of:

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

GCSE English: English Language Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

GCSE Maths: Maths Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy 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 Learning (RPL).

Part Time Applicants: Students for part time study are required to hold a relevant level 3 qualification and will need to be working in the health and wellbeing sector. Full time students will need to undertake the equivalent of 1 day a week, voluntary or paid work experience in a suitable setting throughout their study.

Interviews: All students will be interviewed prior to selection on the course and have opportunity to discuss placement requirements. 

DBS: Students will also be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process (DBS) prior to commencement on placement. If their DBS status alters during their time studying on the course students must notify their programme manager immediately.

Progression may include a top-up degree or relevant employment.

Job opportunities

• Community development worker
• Health promotion specialist
• Health service manager
• Dietitian
• Occupational therapist

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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.