HND in Health and Social Care Practice

Intakes

October, January, June

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.

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)

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:

Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
A panel interview takes place to assess your application.
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 may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying.

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.

Please note you must be a resident in the UK for at least 3 years before starting this course to be eligible for student finance.

Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information

Course Overview

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.

Curriculum

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)

Entry Requirements

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:

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

Fees & Funding

Fees

Course Name	Fees (per year)
HND in Health and Social Care Practice	£6,000 (2 year course)

Funding Your Study

You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying.

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.

Please note you must be a resident in the UK for at least 3 years before starting this course to be eligible for student finance.

Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information

Why choose GBS

We offer degrees with a difference. 10 campuses across four of the UK's biggest and most exciting cities: London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Our industry-focused degrees will accelerate your career to new heights. Our lecturers are academic experts who'll help you develop the right industry skills.

A Student Loan can cover the entire cost of your undergraduate course. If you are eligible, you can apply for a Maintenance Loan too. Speak to GBS for more information.

Our flexible timetables are designed to fit around your busy lifestyle.

Our exceptional student support offers you regular one-to-one academic, personal and career guidance from the moment you apply until the day you graduate.

Our students have, for the fifth year in a row, provided GBS with an impressive outcome in the National Student Survey 2024, reflecting the outstanding work we do to support our students.

GBS has won Higher Education Provider of the Year at the Education Awards two years in a row in 2023 and 2024.

We are diverse with our amazing students represented by over 80 countries.

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