BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
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The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year is designed to provide a strong starting point for individuals who want to build a career in the health and social care sector. It combines foundational academic preparation with key knowledge of health and care services.
The foundation year focuses on developing essential study skills and introducing core concepts in health, wellbeing, safeguarding, and social care practice. It prepares you for progression into the full undergraduate degree.
This course is ideal for learners who may not meet direct entry requirements but are committed to pursuing a career in healthcare, social work, or community support services.
You will also develop communication, empathy, and professional skills needed to work effectively with individuals, families, and communities in a care-focused environment.
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Gain an understanding of the structure and purpose of health and social care services, including how care is delivered across different settings.
Academic Skills for Higher Education
Develop essential skills such as academic writing, research methods, referencing, and critical thinking to support progression into degree-level study.
Human Growth and Development
Explore the physical, emotional, and social development of individuals across the lifespan and how these factors impact care needs.
Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Learn about safeguarding principles, duty of care, and how professionals protect vulnerable individuals in health and social care environments.
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It is a degree programme that includes a foundation year to prepare students for undergraduate study in health and social care.
It is designed for students who do not meet direct entry requirements but want to progress into a health and social care degree.
You will study health and social care principles, safeguarding, human development, academic skills, and wellbeing topics.
You can work in care support roles, community services, healthcare assistance, or progress into professional health and social care careers.
Yes, successful completion allows progression to the full BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree.