Health and Social Care (New College Swindon) Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Course Overview - Health and Social Care (New College Swindon) Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
This highly flexible foundation degree allows staff working in health and social care settings to gain new knowledge and skills. It is taught at our Oxford Brookes partner college:
• Swindon College
The course is primarily aimed at care workers who are taking on new roles, for example as assistant practitioners, associate practitioners or team leaders. It is also suitable for staff who have already achieved a level of responsibility but who want to consolidate that, with evidence of new knowledge and skills to enhance their practice. It is open to all who are inter...
This highly flexible foundation degree allows staff working in health and social care settings to gain new knowledge and skills. It is taught at our Oxford Brookes partner college:
• Swindon College
The course is primarily aimed at care workers who are taking on new roles, for example as assistant practitioners, associate practitioners or team leaders. It is also suitable for staff who have already achieved a level of responsibility but who want to consolidate that, with evidence of new knowledge and skills to enhance their practice. It is open to all who are interested in exploring new aspects of health and social care and who are in employment in a relevant place of work.
Note: this foundation degree does not award a registration in health and social care.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
New College Swindon
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A06-D30
Institution Code
O66
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Health and Social care-related discipline
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £8,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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