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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: 4A83
Community Health and Well Being
University of South WalesEbbw Vale, Wales
2 yearsDuration
£12,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the FdSc Community Health and Well Being provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Ebbw Vale, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Community Health and Wellbeing focuses on interventions that health care workers provide outside of health care establishments. Community Health Workers use strong interpersonal skills to improve access and early diagnosis in communities. The Foundation Degree in Community Health and Wellbeing provides an alternative route for students unable to achieve the entry requirements for undergraduate health or nursing programmes. International tuition fees are £12,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Public Health and Health Promotion
Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals
Community Care and Social Policy
Pathology and Disease Processes
Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Health and Social Assessment
Community Placement and Practice
Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice
UCAS Code:4A83
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD A Level CC required; also requires minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/4 or above |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,600
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,200
Home Student Fee
£9,000
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,000 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
54%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
28%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
92%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
80%Student voice
97%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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