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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY @UCBofficial

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

BSc (Hons)/FdSc Accredited by University College Birmingham

OVERVIEW Do you want a career that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about supporting others in their greatest time of need? Our Health and Social Care course will help you open the door to an extremely rewarding career meeting the care needs of others in society. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to be able to help a wide variety of people, including the most vulnerable individuals and those with complex care and support needs. Delivered by expert staff with a wealth of vocational experience, our course covers the broad skills and knowledge fundamental to the health and care needs of society as a whole, adapting to the latest changes in this dynamic sector. To put your training into practice, you will have the chance to take on work placements throughout your studies. There is a vast array of additional qualifications and opportunities available for you to further expand your expertise and abilities, from first aid to healthcare leadership and contemporary social care issues such as FGM. You will also be able to tailor your studies to your career aims and interests with a range of optional modules to choose from. Students studying the FdSc will have the option of progressing onto the final year of the BSc (Hons).

Oana Puicar Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) institution and how theory is applied in practice. My placements have been invaluable for my personal and professional development. On placement in a special needs school, I gained experience in managing autistic, challenging and aggressive behaviour, while it also gave me a taste of an educational

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course

BSc (Hons)

FdSc L551

UCAS Code

L550

Course Length Typical Offer

3 years

2 years

A-levels: CD BTEC: PPP Tariff: 56 UCAS Tariff points GCSE/IGCSE: English (9–4/A*–C) Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome

A-levels: CCC BTEC: MMM Tariff: 96 UCAS Tariff points GCSE/IGCSE: English (9–4/A*–C) Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome

For the most up-to-date course information, including full entry requirements, visit: ucb.ac.uk/health

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