BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year in Health and Care

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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
**with Foundation Year in Health and Care (4 Years*)**

Overview

Key Facts

Our four-year degree programme, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, allows you to commence your studies with an initial foundation year. This initial one-year period of study allows you to develop your academic skills and confidence through undertaking four 30-credit Year 0 modules. You must pass the foundation year in order to progress onto the subsequent years. These modules are designed to introduce you to a number of key concepts, debates and skills that will inform your second, third and fourth years of study.

*Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to progress to level 4 of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care, either at GBS or the main Leeds Trinity University campus in Leeds.

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

Curriculum

Year 0 (Foundation)

Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence (30 Credits)
Project (30 Credits)
Introduction to Sport and Exercise (30 Credits)
Being Healthy in a Modern World (30 Credits)

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

Assessment

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.

Entry Requirements

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent An Access to Higher Education Certificate

English Proficiency

CEFR B2
Students 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 Interview

Certification

The final certificate is issued by Pearson Education to successful student.

Work Experience

Exceptional entry route: 3 years relevant work experience

Applications 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

Fees & Funding

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

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Key facts

Intakes

October | February

Duration

4 years

Awarding Institution

The qualifications are awarded by Pearson Education.

Delivery

Weekdays or weekends or only evenings.

Locations

London, Birmingham, Manchester

Fees

£9,250 per year

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