HND in Health and Social Care Practice

The fast-paced and changing healthcare sector is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK, with professional and proactive practitioners in high demand. Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice gives you the platform to pursue a rewarding career, for those with a strong desire to help others. This course has 450 hours of work placement built-in giving you real-world work experience.

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Intakes

January, June, September

Awarding Institution

Pearson Education

Awarded Degree

HND in Health and Social Care Practice

Duration

2 years

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Delivery

Weekdays

Fees

£6,000 per year

 

The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people in a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen career path.

Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice provides you with a solid understanding of the healthcare environment in England, through a combination of work-based experience and practical study. You'll complete work experience in a health and social care setting, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in this rewarding sector.

Studying our HND in Health and Social Care Practice will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in many different healthcare careers. It will also prepare you for Undergraduate study in specialist areas such as health and social care or public health.

For those already working in healthcare, it provides the opportunity to further develop your career through enhancing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your role. It will also help you plan a clear path into future healthcare roles.

  • Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare sector?
  • Do you want to specialise in a particular healthcare practice?
  • Are you committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

This qualification will provide all the foundational building blocks you need for a fulfilling and successful career in the healthcare sector.

Gain 450 Hours of Work Placement

On this course, you’ll get an amazing opportunity to conduct 450 hours of work placement over the two years of this programme. You’ll will benefit greatly from the placement as you put the theories learned in the classroom into real-world practice.

GBS students have gained work experience at a number of well-known organisations such as:
• Birmingham Children’s Trust
• Manchester Prime Care
• Omega Health Care Solutions
• Quality Care Resourcing
• Sanctuary Care 
• St Catherines Care Home
• Sweaty Betty Foundation
• Vestacare
• Wigan Stars

Year 1:

  • Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 credits)
  • Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice (15 credits)
  • Developing Leadership Skills (15 credits)
  • Developing Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Evidence Based Practice (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
  • Planning Care in Practice (15 credits)
  • Teamwork and Communication (15 credits)

Year 2:

  • Establishing Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Facilitating Change for Quality Care (15 credits)
  • Growing Careers in Health and Care (15 credits)
  • Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research (Pearson-set) (30 credits)
  • Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching Others (15 credits)
  • Leading Quality Care (15 credits)

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

  • Presentation
  • Writing an assignment
  • Analysing a case study
  • Completing a portfolio of evidence

Writing reports:

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and: 

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
  • Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants Aged 21+:

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important Information:

  • Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course. This is essential as you will need it before commencing your work placement as the Enhanced DBS check helps employers make informed decisions about hiring individuals who will work closely with children, adults in need of care and support, or other vulnerable groups.
  • You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next Steps: 

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Fees
Course Name Fees (per year)

HND in Health and Social Care Practice

 £6,000
(2 year course)
Funding Your Study
You can apply for financial help to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/student finance.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan which will be paid directly to your university or learning provider and is used to settle your tuition fees on your behalf. You will be required to start repaying the loan when you have finished your studies, and your income is above the required threshold set out by the UK Government. 

  • If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan, these funds are paid directly into your bank account in accordance with your course of study and pre-set intervals. The maintenance loan repayment operates in the same way as it does for tuition fee loans.

  • All students need to meet the eligibility criteria to apply such as eligibility checks on your nationality, residency status and any previous study that you have been funded for.
For full details, more information or advice on how to apply, please visit gov.uk/student finance.

Year 1:

  • Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 credits)
  • Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice (15 credits)
  • Developing Leadership Skills (15 credits)
  • Developing Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Evidence Based Practice (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
  • Planning Care in Practice (15 credits)
  • Teamwork and Communication (15 credits)

Year 2:

  • Establishing Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Facilitating Change for Quality Care (15 credits)
  • Growing Careers in Health and Care (15 credits)
  • Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research (Pearson-set) (30 credits)
  • Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching Others (15 credits)
  • Leading Quality Care (15 credits)

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

  • Presentation
  • Writing an assignment
  • Analysing a case study
  • Completing a portfolio of evidence

Writing Reports:

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and: 

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
  • Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants Aged 21+:

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important Information:

  • Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course. This is essential as you will need it before commencing your work placement as the Enhanced DBS check helps employers make informed decisions about hiring individuals who will work closely with children, adults in need of care and support, or other vulnerable groups.
  • You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next Steps: 

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.
Fees
Course Name Fees (per year)

HND in Health and Social Care Practice

 £6,000
(2 year course)
Funding Your Study
You can apply for financial help to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/student finance.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan which will be paid directly to your university or learning provider and is used to settle your tuition fees on your behalf. You will be required to start repaying the loan when you have finished your studies, and your income is above the required threshold set out by the UK Government. 

  • If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan, these funds are paid directly into your bank account in accordance with your course of study and pre-set intervals. The maintenance loan repayment operates in the same way as it does for tuition fee loans.

  • All students need to meet the eligibility criteria to apply such as eligibility checks on your nationality, residency status and any previous study that you have been funded for.
For full details, more information or advice on how to apply, please visit gov.uk/student finance.

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FAQ

1. Is the HND in Health and Social Care Practice course for me?

The HND in Health and Social Care Practice here at GBS helps to build a strong understanding of key areas within the English healthcare system — and the skills to be effective within different areas of Health and Social Care. This is a great introduction to the industry for those with a growing interest in pursuing a healthcare career. For those already working in healthcare, you will benefit from the development in your overall knowledge and understanding. You will also be assisted in planning for success in your future healthcare career.

During this healthcare management two-year course, you’ll develop a level of understanding that will open a new world of opportunities for your career moving forward. As you develop more knowledge of the healthcare environment in England, your practical abilities will also be enhanced with rewarding work-based experiences.
You'll complete your work experience in a healthcare setting, placing you in the perfect environment to learn and practice the skills needed for a successful career in the health sector.

The learning, practice and progression you make during your HND in Health and Social Care Practice studies will help you build a platform for future success in your career — whether you decide to take a private, social or public healthcare pathway. You will have the ability to pursue a career in Healthcare Management, Care Home Managers, Practice/Clinic Administration and Patient Services.

Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice is available across four campuses in Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester. All four campuses provide you with the facilities and support to excel in the classroom, with a great selection of things to see and do during your leisure time.

At GBS we understand the importance of building a course that can fit in with the lives of our students as best as possible. Therefore, our HND in Health and Social Care Practice is available on weekdays (9:45am - 3:15pm) — providing the flexibility you need for a balanced lifestyle inside and out of the classroom.

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Applicants must be aged 18+ and: 

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
  • Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants aged 21+:

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important information:

  • Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course.
  • You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next steps: 

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Your HND in Health and Social Care Practice will provide you with measured progression in your understanding of the English healthcare system, with a variety of tasks and material designed to turn you into a leading graduate with a bright future in healthcare. Your first year will enable you to gain a clear grasp of the fundamental standards and practices across the English healthcare system.

The second year provides you with a more nuanced understanding of the topics covered in the first year including Global Health and Wellbeing, Managing Quality in Care Environment and Project Management for Healthcare.

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Your assessments will be undertaken in several other ways including:

  • Individual presentations
  • Writing an assignment
  • Analyzing case studies
  • Completing a portfolio of evidence
  • Writing reports
  • Role Plays
  • Professional discussion

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework activities or group work. Self-study is vital to your success in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.