BA / BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
(With BA (Hons) Top-Up Option)
Sector Significance
The UK’s health and social care sector employs over 4 million professionals, playing a pivotal role in national wellbeing and economic productivity. Our employer-co-designed curriculum addresses critical workforce needs through:
Direct input from NHS and private healthcare partners
Lecturers with frontline experience
London/Manchester/Birmingham locations near major NHS trusts
Programme Structure
Foundation Year (if required)
Prepares students without Level 3 qualifications
Year 1 Core Competencies
Human Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals
Professional Standards in Care
Health & Safety Protocols
Academic Skill Development
Year 2 Specialised Learning
Lifespan Development Theories
Safeguarding Frameworks
Mental Health Interventions
Public Health Strategies
Career Sustainability
Year 3 Advanced Study
Global Healthcare Challenges
Leadership in Care Settings
Research Project (Sector-Based)
Career Pathways
Immediate Graduate Roles
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mental Health Practitioner
Community Health Educator
Care Coordinator
Accelerated Professional Routes
Nursing (2-year postgraduate entry)
Social Work (MA conversion)
Physician Associate training
Sector Opportunities
✓ NHS clinical support roles
✓ Local authority social care
✓ Mental health charities
✓ Private healthcare providers
Entry Requirements
Academic Entry
96 UCAS points (e.g., BCC at A-Level)
OR BTEC DMM/IB 24/Scottish Highers BBCCC
3 GCSEs (C/4+) inc. English & Maths
Professional Experience Route
Mature applicants with 2+ years’ sector experience
Enhanced DBS clearance required
All applications assessed holistically
Postgraduate Progression
MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice
MBA Healthcare Management
Professional registration programmes
This programme develops resilient, innovative practitioners equipped for the UK’s evolving care landscape through evidence-based teaching and employer partnerships.