Health & Social Care FdSc

Course Overview - Health & Social Care FdSc

The Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Health and Social Care is an innovative and contemporary two-year full-time course validated by Ulster University which will be attractive to both students and employers in the Health and Social Care sector.

The aim of this Foundation Degree is to address the needs of the local market by preparing graduates to gain the range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to meet the current and future evolving needs of Health and Social Care services in Northern Ireland.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Millfield Campus

Course Address
125–153 Millfield
Belfast
BT1 1HS
Northern Ireland

Application Details

Course Code

U200

Institution Code

B07

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

48

Applicants must achieve: (a) the Ulster University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent– this requirement may be met within (b))

Scottish Higher

Applicants must achieve: (a) the Ulster University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent– this requirement may be met within (b) and (d) hold a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area, or one GCE A Level pass or equivalent (with a minimum of *48 UCAS points). OR as an alternative to (a), (b), (c) and (d): (e) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Non-standard admission will be agreed with the university faculties.

Access to HE Diploma

Applicants must achieve: (a) the Ulster University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent– this requirement may be met within (b) and (d) hold a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area, or one GCE A Level pass or equivalent (with a minimum of *48 UCAS points). OR as an alternative to (a), (b), (c) and (d): (e) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Non-standard admission will be agreed with the university faculties.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

D*D*D*

Hold a PPP or above in BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area (with a minimum of *48 UCAS points) AND (a) the Ulster University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent– this requirement may be met within (b))

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Applicants must achieve: (a) the Ulster University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent– this requirement may be met within (b) and (d) hold a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area, or one GCE A Level pass or equivalent (with a minimum of *48 UCAS points). OR as an alternative to (a), (b), (c) and (d): (e) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Non-standard admission will be agreed with the university faculties.

A level

Applicants must achieve: (a) the Ulster University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent– this requirement may be met within (b) AND A levels equivalent to 48 UCAS points.

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