Health and Social Care Courses

If you want an NVQ level 3 diploma in health and social care, then this one's for you. This course offers flexible study options. If you are looking to acquire a useful diploma very fast with theoretical knowledge in the field, this course has you covered.

Similarly, if someone is thinking about getting a higher level Diploma after their level 2 diploma, this is perfect for them. You will need to have foundational and basic knowledge about the health sector for this. And this course has all the ingredients to help you improve your healthcare and social services career in the long run.

At the moment, you will receive a knowledge-only certificate after completing this course. There are 7 mandatory units on this course. This course is based on 90 credits — you will need to achieve at least 70 credits from all 7 mandatory units, with the rest of the 20 credits from optional units.

Generally, there are no formal requirements to be able to enrol in this course. However, you must be somewhat literate to be able to handle it. The course is fully funded for learners who meet the eligibility criteria — if you do not meet the eligibility criteria, you may still be able to enrol through self-funding or by Student Finance.

If you are responsible and attentive enough, you can complete this course within about 9 months. You will have to sit for various tests and submit written assignments from time to time — but everything is very flexible. Topics covered include health and safety, encouraging health and wellness, communication skills, and person-centred care.

• Principles of Health, Safety, and Infection Control in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Person-Centred Care in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Communication in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Safeguarding and Duty of Care in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Equality, Diversity, and Rights in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Teamwork and Multidisciplinary Working in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Record Keeping within Health and Social Care

Although this course doesn't have any prerequisite to enrol, it's not for everybody. If you are already working in the health and social care field, or extremely interested in working in this industry, this will be a great option. Also, if you are not able to meet the 'competency-based health and social care apprenticeship' requirements, this course could be of great help to you.

This route into Health and Social Care offers one-on-one tutoring, flexible studying, and no official certifications needed to get started. It's designed to get you ready for a fulfilling career in social services or healthcare, including eligibility for NHS positions.

If you are on the lookout for a paid undergraduate degree in the health and social care field, then this is what you are searching for. This course will help you develop the values, knowledge and skills required for working in different care sectors in the UK — helping the elderly, children, or people with disability and impairments.

You will acquire both practical and theoretical knowledge, and receive a well-respected certification for your BSc (Hons) degree in the health and care sector.

Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care course is a 3 year long course. Each year you will complete a number of 20-credit modules — 6 modules each in the 1st and 2nd year. There are 8 modules in the 3rd year (3 compulsory, 5 optional), including a 40-credit 'Dissertation/Research Project'. In total, you will complete 20 modules across the 3 years, with regular assignments and exams.

• UK Diploma – Level 3 equivalent, or EU/Overseas high school diploma equivalent to UK Level 3
• English requirement: Internal English Assessment, GCSE English (C/4 or above), IELTS 5.5, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English

This course is great for people looking for a well-respected degree in the health and care sectors — and a serious commitment, since it is a paid, 3-year programme with regular deadlines and tests. It's a strong path toward recognized professional work with children, families, the elderly, or refugees.

If you are in the UK and looking for a BSc (Hons) degree with a foundation year in the health and social care sector, this course is designed with extensive modules and strict guidelines. If you already have a UK Level 2 or 3 academic qualification, this is a natural next step, offering skills, knowledge and insight into management and leadership within health and social care.

This is a 4 year course including 1 Foundation year. The Foundation year has 6 mandatory 20-credit modules; the following year has 8 modules of 20 credits each (3 optional); the year after has modules too; the final year has 8 modules, including a 40-credit 'Dissertation in Sociology', with 5 modules optional. After completing all 4 years, you're awarded the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management with Foundation Year degree.

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English), or EU/Overseas equivalent to UK Level 3, or UK Level 2 Academic qualification (min. 45 credits), or UK Level 3 Academic qualification (min. 60 credits)
• Without these: at least 3 years of relevant work experience and over 21 years old
• English requirement: TOEFL iBT 72+, Pearson PTE 51+, GCSE English C/4+, Duolingo 85+, IELTS 6.0, Internal English Assessment, or Level 2 Functional Skills English

Perfect for someone who wants a career managing and directing the marketing, public relations and advertising side of health and social care institutions, rather than direct patient care. Good communication and organisational skills help — and if you don't have them yet, the Foundation year builds them from the ground up.

The public health sector in the UK is a vast, ever-growing industry with numerous career paths. Through a contemporary curriculum, you'll build a strong understanding of key public health concepts and methods — including socio-economic factors, nutrition and food, and media influence on public health — and how to work in groups and collaborate across the industry.

This is a 3-year course with 4 modules completed each year (12 modules in total). You'll sit exams throughout, and can enrol in the January, May, or September intake. Career options after graduating include youth worker, public health practitioner, health communications officer, and health improvement practitioner.

• 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC

Anyone wanting to grow their career in the UK's public health sector, especially those who want a comparatively quick (3-year) route to a higher-level career path — and who want to work with underprivileged communities in a way that's both financially and morally rewarding.

Designed with the latest information on mental health, this course improves your knowledge of this sensitive topic so you can learn, adapt and apply what's needed for patients' mental wellbeing — covering psychological, biological, cultural, social and economic factors.

This is a 3-year course with 4 modules completed each year (12 modules in total), letting you help not just individuals but communities and organisations. Career paths after graduating include Community Development Worker, Health Promotion Specialist, NHS Children and Young People's Mental Health Services, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker, Assistant Practitioner (e.g. Occupational Therapy Assistant), Healthcare Manager, or progression to postgraduate study (Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Teaching).

• 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC

People who want to study human psychology and who would love to assist and help others improve their mental health — with strong job prospects in both private and professional sectors.

A great option for expanding your career in the health and social care industry, with a foundation year that takes you from the basics through to the most complex topics, so you can gradually apply everything you learn to the outside world.

This is a 4 year course including a foundation first year. Intensity increases from the 2nd year onward, with a wide range of assessments — tests, assignments, research, debates, presentations and group projects, both individual and group.

• 80 UCAS tariff points (or above), or a 60-credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3
• Older than 21 years
• Interview assessment for listening/speaking, plus a personal reflection statement for writing

Anyone who meets the entry requirements and wants both practical and theoretical knowledge of the healthcare sector, ready to work in public or private sectors and give back to their community.

A special, fast route offering direct entry to Level 6 in health and social care — just 1 year long — for those who want to take their career in healthcare to the next level in a short period.

This 1-year course is more intense than longer alternatives. After completing it, you receive a full BSc (Hons) qualification in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care. Schedules remain flexible, with intakes in January, June and September, and assessment through research, debates, presentations, group work and tests.

You must have successfully finished an HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) to be eligible to enrol.

Anyone who has completed the HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) and wants a full Level 6 direct-entry BSc (Hons) degree in health and social care in just one further year of study.

The best option for people already working in the UK healthcare sector who hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. You'll get detailed knowledge of the UK healthcare system, in one of the country's biggest and fastest-growing employment sectors.

This is a 2 year course divided into modules and credits — the first year covers basic theories and knowledge, and the final year is more challenging, combining theoretical and practical expertise. Classes run weekdays, 10:00am–5:00pm. Unique Mark Limited's HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice for England equips you with versatile skills across various healthcare roles, and prepares you for further studies in specialised areas like health and social care or public health.

• Over 21 years old, and pass an Academic Interview
• English proficiency: CEFR B2 (for non-native English speakers, or those who have not studied Level 3 in the UK)
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate
• Without these: at least 2 years of relevant work experience may be considered

Current healthcare workers in the UK looking to further their studies or change careers, and anyone with clinic or hospital experience wanting to focus on real-world applications and leadership skills in the healthcare sector.