BSc(Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation year

Course Details

Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing, and Social Care with Foundation Year program offer a comprehensive grasp of the healthcare domain, equipping you with the skills and practical exposure necessary to make a meaningful contribution upon your graduation.

The curriculum design for the Foundation Year aims to cultivate your academic proficiencies while introducing fundamental subjects relevant to health and social care. The knowledge gained during this initial year establishes a core comprehension of the sector and serves as a solid foundation for your progression into the subsequent years of the program.

Over the ensuing three years, the program intensifies progressively, delving into crucial themes such as the impact of behavioral factors on healthcare provisioning and the art of effective management within the sector. The caliber of course materials is paralleled by the expertise of our accomplished educators, affording you a wealth of insights and invaluable viewpoints throughout your educational journey.

The program’s structure guarantees your readiness to step into a new career realm, armed with the necessary skills, hands-on experience, and a profound industry outlook. This ensures your ability to create a significant influence in the realms of health and social care both in the present and in the evolving landscape of the future.

Study Mode and Duration

Full-time 3 or 4 Years

Start date(s)

January, June and September

About This Course

2/3 Days per week
Fully funded by student finance for eligible students

Modules Overview

Year 0 (Foundation)

– Academic writing skills for success 1 (20 credits)
– Health and Social Care 1 (20 credits)
– Health and wellbeing across communities, and in Health and Social Care environments (20 credits)
– Professional foundations of Health and Social Care (20 credits)
– Care, compassion and communication in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
– Academic writing skills for success 2 (20 credits)

Year 1

– Introduction to using research and evidence in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

– Health and Social Care 2 – policies and practice (20 credits)

– Communication and ethics in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

– Culture and society in Health (20 credits)

– Biological psychological and social determinants of health across the life course (20 credits)

– Careers and employability in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Year 2

– Equality and social justice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
– Safeguarding children and adults in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
– Health and Social Care 3 – Professional development through work-based learning (20 credits)
– Health and Social Care for healthy ageing (20 credits)
– Applied research in practice (20 credits)
– Mental health and wellbeing across the life course (20 credits)

Year 3

– Evaluating and managing quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
– Social Justice, equality and vulnerability (20 credits)
– Challenging evidence Health and Social Care (20 credits)
– Leadership and management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

No Qualification Route

You can apply for this course through the work experience route if you are age 21 and over, by passing an university internal interview and assessments, which means if you don’t have any GCSEs , A-Levels or any formal qualifications you can still apply for foundation year entry.

A-Level and other Qualifications

72 to 104 UCAS Points for a 3 Year Degree

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3 Diploma/Qualifications.

You might need to have five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements

48 points for a Foundation Degree or contact us we might be able to help you.

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds