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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L512

Health and Social Care with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Health and Social Care course, with an integrated foundation year. Understand the key issues that affect health, social care and wellbeing. Make a difference to some of society's most vulnerable groups. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Health and Social Care Systems
Human Biology and Physiology
Sociology of Health and Illness
Psychology for Health and Wellbeing
Social Policy and Welfare Structures
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Integrated Health and Social Care Practice
UCAS Code:L512
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points40

🗣️ 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

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Apply nowRegister your interest Key course information Start date/study mode:September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year UCAS codeL512 Duration4 years Fee (UK)£9,790 LocationOn campus Course summary The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree provides you with critical understanding of integrated welfare structures and processes, while equipping you with advanced theoretical knowledge and skills in practice and management in the sector. Please note

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£34,000
3 years£13,000£18,500£24,000
5 years£18,000£23,500£29,000

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 24% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

65%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
15%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.

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