Overview
Our Foundation Year for the BSc (Hons) Psychology course offers a seamless pathway to our undergraduate BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. Based at our central London campus, this course places enables you to study in one of the worlds most vibrant cities.
You’ll engage in a holistic learning experience, studying alongside students with diverse interests across the health sciences. Supported by our dedicated teaching staff, you’ll build confidence and develop essential academic skills. The carefully crafted curriculum ensures a smooth transition to your chosen BSc degree course, setting you on the path to a fulfilling career in healthcare and beyond.
No matter which area of psychology you aspire to pursue, achieving your ambitions starts with a strong foundation in psychological science. On this British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited course, you’ll learn to interpret and apply a broad range of theories and scientific evidence to understand the complex interactions of the mind and human behaviour.
Find out more about the follow on course, BSc (Hons) Psychology.
Course Details
The BSc (Hons) Psychology course is designed to deepen your understanding of the core scientific disciplines within psychology. If you aspire to make a meaningful impact in psychology, mental health, or the application of science to everyday life, this course provides an excellent foundation to help you achieve your goals.
In your first year, you’ll establish a solid base by studying essential topics such as Human Sciences, an Introduction to Healthcare, and Personal Development, preparing you for the next three years of in-depth study.
Our course embraces a variety of teaching methods, combining traditional elements such as essays, coursework, and presentations with group work and practical skills assessments. You’ll also benefit from hands-on learning opportunities in our on-site laboratory testing facilities, enhancing your practical expertise.
To complement your core teaching, you’ll have access to our Virtual Learning Environment, which makes your education interactive and flexible. Featuring quizzes, video tutorials, seminar notes, and more, it allows you to study wherever and whenever suits you best.
After successfully completing your foundation year, you’ll have a guaranteed pathway into your chosen degree programme. Learn more about the course and what it offers below:
What you will learn
We have a reputation for delivering evidence-based courses, with scientific expertise at the core of everything we offer. We are currently developing an on-site psychological services clinic/centre that will provide you as a student with first-hand insights into the real world of psychology service provision and consultancy. Our approach builds on our renowned reputation and experience of running applied clinics in chiropractic and ultrasound.
Introducing you to real environments enables you to develop necessary practical skills and prepares you with gained experience, so you become the most employable graduate once you complete your degree.
Working in small groups, you will study within a dynamic and a stimulating learning environment. Find out more about our outstanding in-house facilities
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of:
- Examinations
- Coursework
- Practical Assessment
- Group projects
- Reflective reports
- Case reports
- Logbook
- Portfolio
- Presentations.
Careers and Opportunities
Our course follows the curriculum of the British Psychological Society (BPS) that means you will cover all of the core areas of knowledge required to pursue a psychology-focused career. This content also underpins the core psychological professions, and due to the impressive scope and potential pathways in psychology application, as a graduate you can explore numerous and diverse careers including:
- Occupational Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Health Psychologist
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
With such a wealth of career prospects you will be able to find the best fit for you, and truly progress in a career that is suited to your goals and interests. There are also a broad range of careers that are open to psychology graduates that build upon the knowledge, skills and expertise developed while studying.
Unit Breakdown
Year 0 - Foundation Year 
All students studying on a Foundation course will take the following core units:
- Human Sciences I (20 credits)
- Introduction to Healthcare (20 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
- Human Sciences II (20 credits)
- Gateway Extended Project (20 credits).
Pathway Unit
Foundation in Psychology, Counselling and Mental health (20 credits)
Year 1 - BSc (Hons) Psychology
Units
- Introduction to Psychology Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Applying Psychology
- Conceptual and Historical Perspectives
- Introduction to Learning Theory
- Cyberpsychology
Year 2 - BSc (Hons) Psychology
Units
- Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Applied Psychological Skills
Year 3 - BSc (Hons) Psychology
Units
- Psychology dissertation
- Individual differences
Option units
- Psychology placement
- Psychology and Mental health
- Exercise and Health Psychology
- Counselling Theory and Practice
- Working with teams
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Rehabilitating the Brain
- Clinical Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology placement
- Health Technology
- Behaviour Change and Public Health
Staff
MSc, PhD, CPsychol - Associate Professor Physiology
Lecturer of Chiropractic
Study in London
Our London site is located in the historic borough of Southwark, just 15-minutes from world-famous Waterloo Station and a stone's throw from the iconic Borough Market.
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Learn MoreEntry Requirements
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland
Essential for entry
Please note: that applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) to be considered for the programme.
A-levels
BBB-BCC or above. General Studies will not be considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Distinction Merit Merit – Merit, Merit, Merit or above.
Access to HE Diploma
A total of 120-104 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma.
International Baccalaureate
Overall grade of 32-28 points or higher.
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
BBBBB – BBCCCC or above in 5 Higher/Advanced Higher subjects
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 to H3,H3,H4,H4,H4 from 5 subjects at Higher Level
T Level
Merit in any Health and Science pathway accepted.
If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Get in touch with our Admissions team by completing the form below or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
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International Students
International Students
If your qualification is not listed here, please take a look at our international entry requirements page or get in touch with our admissions team on the form below. Please note, to be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English. For further information on English language requirements, please see the dedicated English language requirements page. More information on permission to study in the UK, can be found on our Visas and Immigration page.
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Course Fees
Tuition Fees
UK/ROI/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 per year
International – £17,388 per year
Please note: These fees are for the 2025-26 academic year only and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study. Any increase will be in line with our Tuition Fees Policy but will not be more than 5%.
Additional course costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your course. There are additional course related costs are not included in the tuition fees. So you will need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
For more information see Additional Costs page.
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Why choose Health Sciences University?
There are many benefits to studying at Health Sciences University, from our expertise and history in teaching health sciences, to our state-of-the-art facilities, our placements, and of course our amazing locations on both the beautiful Bournemouth coast and in the historic and bustling heart of London.
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