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Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
This course has been designed to produce the professionals of the future, who can positively address the challenges that health and social care presents.
Meeting the health and social care needs of the population is one of the greatest challenges facing any society. It extends to almost every facet of social life, from the person who is unwell and seeking support for themselves, to political decisions about how to structure national systems of healthcare delivery.
Throughout your studies you will be taught by friendly, knowledgeable lecturers, who have been employe...
This course has been designed to produce the professionals of the future, who can positively address the challenges that health and social care presents.<br/><br/>Meeting the health and social care needs of the population is one of the greatest challenges facing any society. It extends to almost every facet of social life, from the person who is unwell and seeking support for themselves, to political decisions about how to structure national systems of healthcare delivery.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies you will be taught by friendly, knowledgeable lecturers, who have been employed in either health or social care and are well equipped to help you relate your study topics to current policy and practice.<br/><br/>This offers you the opportunity to develop core transferable skills and knowledge relevant to health care, social care and public health.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Course Address
College Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DE
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L512
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advise
Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 96 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Tarrif points from composite elements of IB Made up of 6 components - usually comprising of 3 subjects at 'higher level' and 3 at 'standard' level. Opportunity to add on to points with extended essay and theory of knowledge. All the above attract UCAS points. Potential to meet the points by not passing all six component of qualificaiton.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H4,H4,H4,H4,H3
HNC (BTEC)
P
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
AS
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Scottish Advanced Higher
Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Extended Project
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
HND (BTEC)
P
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
A level
C,C,C
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 96 points. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 96 points
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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