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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L401

Health Sciences (with Foundation Year)

University of Northampton
Northampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£1,630Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (with Foundation Year) at University of Northampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance. If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award. International tuition fees are £1,630 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Human Biology
Introduction to Health and Wellness
Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry for Health Sciences
Academic Skills and Professional Development
Microbiology and Infection
Public Health Principles
Research Methods in Health Sciences
UCAS Code:L401
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DEE - DD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,630

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£6,520

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£33,000
3 years£19,500£25,500£29,500
5 years£23,000£30,500£33,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
72%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Northampton

University of Northampton offers Health Sciences (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#1201QS World
#103UK Ranking
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