BSc Health and Social Care
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy, examining policy frameworks within health and social care settings. The programme includes a final-year Undergraduate Project set in health and social contexts, and draws on London's network of over 90 NHS hospitals and numerous private healthcare and social care organisations for applied learning.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC. Alternatively; Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Candidates must demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification. For Foundation entry, applicants require a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points. Candidates who meet the above entry criteria for either foundation and standard entry, but have been out of study for 5 years, will be required to pass an academic interview. We will also consider applications to level 3 entry from those who are not able to meet our normal course entry requirements but can demonstrate that they have achieved the required level of knowledge and skills and have the potential to benefit from the course, for example: through relevant work experience and professional development. Non-Standard Entry (Mature 21+): We require an academic Level 3 qualification (Ofqual recognised) OR a Level 2 qualification in the desired field of study accompanied with work experience within this field in the last 5 years. Candidates in this category would be required to pass an academic interview.
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
- Data Skills
- Research Skills
- Communication Skills
- Professional Development for Practitioners
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Health and Social Care Professionals
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Health and Safety in Practice
- Lifespan Development
- Safeguarding in Practice
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Health Promotion
- Inequalities and Social Justice
- Comparative Healthcare Systems
- Leadership and Change Management
- Undergraduate Project (Health and Social Contexts)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and 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 BSc Health and Social Care at University of Lancashire?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care at University of Lancashire?
54% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.