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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

Award: BSc (Hons)
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 3 years or 4 with Foundation Year
Location: University of Bolton Manchester 
UCAS Points: 104 Points for 3 Year Degree, 48 points for Foundation Degree
Start Date: September, January, May

  • Overview

    • Overview

    The health and social care sector plays a critical role in maintaining the physical and mental health of the public. In the UK, the National Health Service is embedded deeply in British society, providing support to residents since 1948. By studying your BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree with UoBM, you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of health and social care principles and practices while experiencing life in the multicultural heart of Manchester.

    Our experienced team will support you in developing core knowledge in critical health and social care areas, emphasising the social, political, ethical, and global contexts in which the industry operates. We'll explore how health and social care providers are managed, regulated and integrated to meet the needs of the population they serve. We'll also examine the biological, psychological, and sociological factors of human development and analyse their influence on health and wellbeing.

    By considering individual personal, social and cultural circumstances, you'll analyse how lifestyle and environment influence a person's decision and ability to seek professional health or social care. We'll also guide you as you explore professional roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, risk assessments and safe working practices.

    The degree is expertly structured to combine academic, practical and employability skills development so you graduate with the confidence to navigate the professional health and social care landscape. We'll coach you in developing a wide range of high-level intellectual abilities and sought-after skills such as communication, time management, teamwork and problem-solving. We also aim to help you build lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success. 

    Working in health and social care is both exciting and challenging. This course focuses on helping you develop the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to thrive in this sector. As a graduate of our BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care, you'll have the skillset and resilience from real-life experience and case studies to flourish in careers across the health and social care spectrum in the UK and internationally.

    Throughout this degree, some programme aims are:

    • Enable students to follow a career in the sector or choose from a range of alternative career options within health and social care or for further study
    • Enable students to understand and apply current technical language and practices in a range of health and social care contexts.
    • Enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to health and social care
    • Critical thinking concerning real-life social and health care cases
    • To develop the transferable skills necessary for students' personal and professional development 
    • To provide an education in the terminology, concepts, and principles utilised in health and social care professional practice.
    • Social, political, ethical, technological, environmental, entrepreneurial and global contexts in which the health and social care industry operates

  • Entry Requirements

    • Entry Requirements

    Standard Entry Requirements 

    104 Points for a 3 Year Degree

    Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.

    You should also have five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

    Foundation Year Entry Requirements

    48 points for a Foundation Year. 

    English Language Requirements

    All students applying with International or EU qualifications must meet the minimum English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at the undergraduate level.

    For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements.

  • Employability

    • Employability

    Manchester offers extensive employment opportunities for graduates, with over ten hospitals in Greater Manchester and numerous NHS, council, private, and third-sector organisations seeking skilled health and social care professionals. Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care explores health in its broad context, addressing contemporary issues and preparing students to meet the growing demand for flexible, multi-disciplinary workers in this field.

    All modules are designed with employability at their core, integrating key skills such as communication, IT, research, and teamwork. Lecturers, with diverse practical expertise, shape modules and assessments to highlight these skills. Employability workshops enhance CVs, interview techniques, and transferable skills, while volunteer opportunities and guest speakers provide insights into the sector. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to support complex needs in demanding environments.

    Graduate employment opportunities that might be available to graduates of the health and social care programme include:

    • Care Coordinator
    • Community outreach worker
    • Social Worker
    • Rehabilitation Assistant
    • Social Prescribing Link Worker
    • Charity Officer
    • Care Management
    • Health Therapies
    • Youth Work
    • Further Education Training (school/colleges)
    • Health Administration
    • Health Advisor
    • Drug & Alcohol Support worker
    • Nursery worker/Childcare Assistant
    • Life Coach
    • Social Housing and Councill Worker
    • Family Support Worker

    Additional qualifications must be pursued to attain a professionally accredited career:

    • Social worker
    • Nurse (Mental Health, Adult or Child)
    • Psychologist
    • Therapist
    • Paramedic
    • Midwife
  • Structure and Content

    • Structure and content

    Foundation Level

    • Introduction to Research and Writing
    • Introduction to the Health and Social Care Sector
    • Data Skills
    • Professional Development in the Health and Social Care Sector

    Year One

    • Academic and Professional Skills
    • Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
    • The Health and Social Care Professionals
    • Working Safely in Health and Social Care Environments

    Year Two

    • Lifespan Development
    • Safeguarding in Practice
    • Promoting Health and Wellbeing
    • Significant Life Events and Resilience

    Year Three

    • Inequalities and Social Justice
    • Leadership and Change Management in Health and Social Care
    • Undergraduate Major Project (Health and Social Care Context)
    • Comparative Healthcare Systems
  • Teaching and Assessment

    • Teaching and Assessment

    We understand that our students' learning needs and preferred learning styles vary, so we use a range of learning and teaching methods.

    Lectures introduce the core course content, while seminars and discussion groups allow you to explore subjects in greater detail. Tutorials offer space to ask questions, ensuring you understand your study topics. We use case studies, practical scenarios and workshops to help you learn to apply academic theory to real-life practical scenarios, allowing you to gain insights into contemporary practice in working health and social care environments. We'll also expect you to undertake considerable guided independent study, for instance, library research and background reading, preparing for seminar and tutorial activities, and working on assignments. 

    Guest lectures and presentations by visiting speakers from relevant employment areas will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding further.

    You can expect time-constrained exams, essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, and others in terms of assessment. These contribute to your final module mark and demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes.

    We also use other assessment forms to help you learn, provide feedback, and inform your development. These do not, however, count towards your final module mark. 

    Learning Activities 

    Course year Foundation Year (level 3) Year 1 (level 4) Year 2 (level 5) Year 3 (level 6)
             
    Scheduled learning and teaching activities  24% 24% 24% 24%
    Guided independent study 76% 76% 76% 76%

    Assessment Strategy

    Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes of each module and are completed before and after the end of the module. Module assessments are typically either coursework or examination or a combination of both. Other types of assessment may include in-class tests, coursework, assignments, major project, presentation or projects.

    Assessment Methods

    Course year: Foundation Year (level 3) Year 1 (level 4) Year 2 (level 5) Year 3 (level 6)
    Written exams: 13% 12% n/a n/a
    Coursework: 38% 50% 50% 57%
    Practical exams: 50% 38% 50% 43%

     More information

    For an extensive list of assessment methods and learning activities and more visit the full profiles here:

  • Course Fees

    • Course Fees

    EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information. 

    For 2024-2025 entry, the maximum government approved undergraduate tuition fee for UK students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2024-2025 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

     

    Fees for this Course:

    2024/25: £9,250
    2025/26: £9,535
    2026/27: £9,535
    Total Fee: £28,320

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