Health & Social Care
About this course
FdA in Health and Social Care Policy. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. This two-year, work-based learning programme includes two practice placement modules, enabling the development of work-based skills in health and social care settings. The programme can lead to further study in areas such as Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery, and Physiotherapy.
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Entry requirements
72 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP BTEC Diploma: DM Pass Access Course: 72 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started
- Continued on course: 54%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started
- A levels: 57%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 36%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Care from the Clients Perspective
- Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Health
- Study and Lifelong Learning Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Foundations for Practice
- Innovation and Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Health Promotion
- Supporting Professional Practice
- Evidence Based Practice
- Rehabilitation Practice
- Introduction to Long Term Conditions and End of Life Care
- Management of Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Health & Social Care at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Health studies.
What grades do I need for Health & Social Care at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Health & Social Care at University of Lancashire?
54% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.