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BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care

Being the largest sector in the UK, the Health and Social Care sector is employing over 4 million people. 

Overview

The Health and Social Care industry plays a vital role in supporting the economy by maintaining the physical and mental health of the wider workforce.
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After completing this degree, you will benefit from a range of opportunities to develop the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to work in a health and social care environment, both home and international.
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Employers from the Health and Social Care sector have been directly involved in the creation and development of these courses. You will also benefit from lecturers who have significant industry experience.

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Key information

Course duration: 3 Years, 4 Years with Foundation
Study mode: Full-time
Location: London, Leicester
Intake: January
Course level: 6
Award: BSc (Hons) Degree

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Entry requirements

If you are 21 years of age or older, you can apply for a course via an assessment based entry where we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life, and other) that are relevant to the course. Most university courses require a minimum of two or three years work experience in a relevant field.  

You will be required to provide the following:

  • Provide supporting documents – Valid ID, Personal Statement and proof of address dated within the last three months.

  • English Language test (Reading and Writing, with a minimum of 60%, equivalent to IELTS 5.5)

  • Maths test (Minimum score 50%) 

  • Complete a APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) essay.

  • Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview.

  • Certain course may require mandatory attendance to a University Foundation or Open day before the start date. 

 

If you are under 21 or applying based on your previous qualifications, you will be required to have at least 90 UCAS points from previous education (Level 3, BTECs or A Levels etc.) 

 

Additional documents may be requested depending on the nature of your application.

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Careers

In today’s tough job market, graduates need to stand out from the crowd to successfully secure the first full-time job after university.
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Career pathways associated with this Health and Social Care degree include:
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  • Assistant practitioner e.g. Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Physician Associate (Further training in biological/biomedical sciences required)

  • Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

  • Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker

  • Health Promotion Specialist

  • Community Development Worker

  • Education Welfare Officer

  • Medical Sales Representative

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Disclaimer: The jobs and career pathways associated with this course are merely an example of possible opportunities that anyone following this course could potentially go towards. Career Tree and the university partners do not guarantee these careers after completing this course.

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Funding

If you are living in the UK, you can take out a tuition fee loan, which you will not need to start repaying until after you graduate. There is also the option to pay your fees upfront.

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