School of Healthcare
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
with Foundation Year in Health and Care (4 Years*)
What will you achieve?
- Gain specialist knowledge and skills to further your career prospects
- Use this qualification as a starting point to work towards various professional memberships
- Have the skills and knowledge to progress and gain credits against the standards of bachelor degrees in higher education institutions
Why should you choose GBS?
- Flexible study options - Weekdays or Evenings
- Industry experienced lecturers with excellent education and professional qualification
- Simplified learning
- Personal attention to all learners
- Small classes
- Free career development mentoring programme
- Connect with our very successful alumni
Year 1
- Policy and Legal Frameworks in Health and Social Care
- Safeguarding and Managing Risk Across the Life Course
- Programme Level Assessment
- Research Methods 1
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Health and Wellbeing
- Ethics, Society and Employability
Year 2
- Person-Centred Care and Integrated Work
- Mental Health Today
- Planning, Designing and Evaluating Health Interventions
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Research Methods 2
- Professional Development and Placement 2
- Volunteering in Sport, Health and Nutrition
Year 3
- Entrepreneurship and Creativity
- Leading Health and Social Care in a Multi-agency Environment
- Therapeutic Interventions with Families
- Reflection and Supervision
- Difficulties Families Face
- Valued Ageing
- Dissertation
- Professional Learning Through Work
- Contemporary Issues in Public Health and Individual Wellbeing
- Work Based Learning Project
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.
Education
Level 3 qualification or equivalent An Access to Higher Education CertificateEnglish Proficiency
CEFR B2Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied Level 3 in United Kingdom are expected to hold an accepted English language B2 (CEFR)
Interview
All applicants must pass an Academic InterviewCertification
The final certificate is issued by Pearson Education to successful student.Work Experience
Exceptional entry route: 3 years relevant work experienceApplications From Students 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 at University level, and, who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.Process

Funding your study
You can apply for help with your fees from the government by visiting gov.uk/studentfinance. This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan or Maintenance Grant. A Tuition Fee Loan will cover the cost of your up-front fees, and will be paid to your university or College. The loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full and part-time learners can apply.
If you are eligible, you can apply for a Maintenance Loan too. The loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. The loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. For more information please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.
Maintenance Grants are paid into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay it back, but any funds you get will reduce the amount of Maintenance Loan you are eligible for.
New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date in order to get living cost support from Student Finance England.
Fees
Please click here for course fees.
Call us +44 (0)207 539 3548 or email usIntakes
October | FebruaryDuration
4 yearsAwarding Institution
The qualifications are awarded by Pearson Education.Delivery
Weekdays or weekends or only evenings.Locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester
Fees
£9,250 per year