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BSc Health and Social Care (

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

About this course

BSc Hons in Health & Social Care. Core topics include Research Methods. Modules cover human physiology, health and social care practice, and supporting families and older adults. An independent research project in the final year allows students to investigate a topic of their choice.

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Institution
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Health and Social Care (BSc Hons)
Duration
2 years
Median salary
£27,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

Successful completion of Level 4 CertHE Skills for the Workplace: Health and Social Care (120 credits).

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What students say

Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 92%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 89%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 125 students who started

  • Continued on course: 86%
  • Left higher education: 12%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

What graduates do next

Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 69%
  • Working and studying: 9%
  • Further study: 7%
  • Unemployed: 4%

Most common jobs

  • Caring personal services: 40%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 80%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Wales: 100%

Who gets in

Based on about 125 students who started

  • A levels: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 95%
  • No formal qualifications: 4%

Modules

  • Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
  • Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment
  • Introduction to Physiology
  • Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
  • Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care
  • Introduction to independent Research Skills
  • Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Development
  • Digital Transformation in the Health and Care Professions
  • Psychopathological Classifications and Provisions
  • Empowering the Older Person
  • Independent Project

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £30,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Health studies.

What do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Social Care ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Health and Social Care ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

86% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.