Science in Health and Social Care (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
UU
Care & Health
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Start Date29 Aug 2022
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration2 Years
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CampusStrand Road
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Course Modules
- Study Skills
- Psychology
- Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
- Effective Communication in Health & Social Care
- Introduction to Public Health
- Work Based Learning
- Safeguarding and Managing Risk
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Social Policy
- Introduction to Sociology
- Evidence Based Practice
- Physiological Responses
- Innovative Practices to Support Health & Wellbeing
- Principles of Safe Practice
- Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
- Psychology Theory and Application for HSC
- Safeguarding & Managing Risk
- Foundations in Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social
- Introduction to Social Policy Concepts
- Introduction to Sociology
- Evidence Based Practice
- Physiological Responses for Health and Well-being
- Introduction to Public Health
- Principles of Safe Practice
- Innovative practices to Support Health and Well-being
- Communication in Health and Social Care
- Study Skills
- Work Based Learning
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
(a) Satisfy the University’s general entry requirements; AND (b) Have attained Grade A, B or C at GCSE in 5 subjects (to include GSCE English) or an equivalent standard in an approved qualification; AND (c) Provide evidence of competence in numeracy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent – this requirement may be met within (b) and can be met with level 2 Essential Skills Application of number; (d) hold a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area, or 1 GCE A Level pass or equivalent (with a minimum of 48 UCAS points to include at least 2 grades at H4 or higher); OR as an alternative to (a), (b), (c) and (d): (e) Provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details). All applicants must also satisfy Enhanced Disclosure from Access NI. Applicants will be invited for mandatory information session and interview.ROI Requirements
(a) Satisfy the University’s general entry requirements; AND (b) Have attained Grade A, B or C at GCSE in 5 subjects (to include GSCE English) or an equivalent standard in an approved qualification; AND (c) Provide evidence of competence in numeracy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent – this requirement may be met within (b) and can be met with level 2 Essential Skills Application of number; (d) hold a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area, or 1 GCE A Level pass or equivalent (with a minimum of 48 UCAS points); OR as an alternative to (a), (b), (c) and (d): (e) Provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details). All applicants must also satisfy Enhanced Disclosure from Access NI. Applicants will be invited for mandatory information session and interview.Work Placement
In addition, all students must complete 240 hours of Work Based Learning (placement) which will also be assessed.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Books - £50-£100
What's Next?
Further Study
Students can progress onto the degree pathways. Progression pathways exist for BSc Health and Wellbeing and BSc Applied Health Studies. Students also consider professional degrees in Health and Social Care.Career Prospects
As the Foundation Degree has Work Based Learning (240 hours), students will also progress onto a range of Health and Social Care jobs. The course combines both academic studies and Work Based Learning.Enquiry
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