Health Care Studies

This programme is a collaboration between the University of Greater Manchester and The Growth Company, Manchester. While you'll be based at The Growth Company for the duration of your studies, you'll graduate from the University of Greater Manchester.

In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.

The University of Greater Manchester's FdA in Health Care Studies, taught by our learning partners at The Growth Company, is your chance to achieve a firm foundation of knowledge and experience in contemporary healthcare practices and methods. We offer a range of practical and work-based learning experiences to prepare you for employment and further training in the healthcare sector.

The FdA Health Care Studies taught by The Growth Company in Manchester is a golden opportunity to develop the intellectual, personal and practical skills healthcare employers seek. By studying this employment-focused foundation degree, you can develop and enhance your understanding of the principles of care, and the legal and ethical issues associated with social policy and working in the healthcare industry.

Along the way, our expert team will introduce you to theories and concepts in psychology and help you explore anatomy and physiology. We'll also encourage you to study cases where you can apply your learning and benefit from our strong emphasis on improving the quality of care delivery in the healthcare sector. With a flexible, open-minded and analytical approach to studying and to the issues raised during your studies, you should be primed to make significant progress towards your goals.

Getting out of the classroom and into the workplace is a key part of your learning. A dedicated work placement forms part of the course, where we'll encourage you to immerse yourself as a volunteer in a health and social care environment.

Please visit www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk/higher-education/ to find out more about The Growth Company.

The University of Greater Manchester puts your needs first, offering a supportive and positive environment so you can achieve your chosen goals. They're all about small class sizes that allow them to know their students by name, courses designed in consultation with industry experts and continued multi-million-pound investment in facilities.

Highlights include:

Bolton One – their £31 million health and sports centre with a modern gym, 15m climbing wall, 25m swimming pool and a competition-level trampoline

National Centre for Motorsports Engineering (NCME) - the only centre in the UK of its kind, staffed by an incredibly experienced team dedicated to preparing students for employment.

School of the Arts – including photography studios, darkrooms, 2D and 3D art workshops and a fully operating theatre.

With their student-focused university approach, the University of Greater Manchester will support your ambitions and ensure you get to enjoy #UniAsItShouldBe.