Health and Social Care

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in society and supporting its most vulnerable members? Do you aspire to develop the skills to lead and work effectively across diverse health and social care settings? Our Health and Social Care BSc equips you with the knowledge, professionalism and expertise, and practical experience to make a real difference. You'll be prepared to support service users, collaborate with families, and create positive societal impact, while building a rewarding career that transforms lives.

Why choose this course?
• Gain in-demand skills and knowledge in health and social care, making you a highly employable professional



• Enhance your practical and professional skills to lead health and social care teams through an integrated, work-based module focused on simulation and skill development



• Study modules from nursing and related subjects like sociology, rehabilitation exercise therapy, psychology, and geography, gaining a comprehensive understanding of health and social care from UK and global perspectives



• Part of Keele's exceptional School of Nursing and Midwifery which has an excellent reputation in both education and research



• Option to undertake a placement year between years two and three



Discover the core elements of UK and global health and social care, examining the contemporary issues shaping wellbeing and delivery of care. You’ll develop valuable sector specific skills, preparing you to become a highly employable health and social care professional. Potential career pathways include non-clinical roles in the NHS, positions in local authorities and youth work, roles in criminal justice advocacy, children’s residential care, and in the private, voluntary, and independent social care sectors.

You will analyse essential health and social care theory and concepts, considering how different political and cultural environments affect equality, diversity and inclusion. Additional themes include mental health, communicable and non-communicable disease, inequalities, the diverse social factors that can affect health, and the legal and ethical principles that support health and social care practice.

You’ll examine the influence of data and information on the health and social care sector and how evolving digital health innovations and policies are contributing to the health and wellbeing of others. Your professional and academic skills will be developed through debates and problem-based tasks, while reflective practice activities will encourage you to explore your career aspirations and personal strengths.

Work-based learning opportunities on the programme include a practice-based module and the option to complete a placement year. These experiences allow you to gain vital professional skills while building leadership and communication expertise. You'll be equipped to effectively support individuals with their health and wellbeing, understanding the diverse contexts in which they live.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Career focused courses, a vibrant student community and a beautiful 600-acre campus – this is Keele.

Whether you’re a passionate natural scientist, or eager to explore law, business, humanities or social sciences, our innovative courses are designed with your future in mind. Many of our courses offer a placement opportunity – just one of our initiatives that prepare you for real-world success.

Recognised for outstanding student experience and teaching quality, we were ranked a Top 10 UK university for student satisfaction across 15 subjects (National Student Survey 2025, broad-based English universities) and achieved Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2017 and 2023).

Located in the Staffordshire countryside, but within easy reach of a bustling town, vibrant city and our noisy neighbours of Manchester and Birmingham, Keele truly offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore.

We’d love to see you on campus soon.