BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year in Health and Care

Course Overview 

Our program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of health and social care, focusing on the needs of patients and communities. By exploring key concepts and debates in the field, you will develop the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career. Through modules that cover topics such as life quality, effective caring, and communication, you will gain a solid foundation in individualized health and care provision. Additionally, you will examine models of person-centered care and the impact of behaviors on health.

This degree has been developed in collaboration with top health and social care employers to meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals in this sector. You will be at the forefront of learning and professional practice, acquiring the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to shape the future of population health.

During the integrated Foundation Year in Health and Care, you will enhance your academic skills and confidence while being introduced to key concepts, debates, and skills that will support your subsequent years of undergraduate study. By the end of the Foundation Year, you will have a strong understanding of individualized health and care provision, including person-centered models and the influence of behaviors on health. You will also learn how to effectively manage health and care services, gaining insight into the decision-making processes in this field.

With guidance from experienced professionals, you will develop subject-specific skills and explore health and social care from both national and global perspectives. By considering cultural values and beliefs, you will be equipped to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and inclusive care services.

 

Intakes

September, January, May

 

 

Duration

4 years

 

 

Awarded Degree

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year in Health and Care

 

 

Classes Available

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

 

 

Locations

London - Canary Wharf, London - Greenford, Birmingham, Manchester

 

 

Fees

£9,250 per year

Entry Requirements 

Standard Entry Requirements for Applicants Under 21 Years Old:

To be eligible for our Foundation year programmes, applicants under 21 years old must have a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points. These points can be obtained from at least 1 full A level or an accepted equivalent qualification.

Applicants Aged 21+:

We warmly welcome mature students who may have limited or no formal qualifications. If applicants do not meet the standard entry requirements, but can demonstrate that their life and work skills would make them suitable for undergraduate study, they will be considered for our Foundation programme.

Any relevant work experience and learning that applicants have acquired in the past will be carefully assessed and, if deemed appropriate, accredited as part of the application process.