BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care With Foundation Year
The FdA Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing is a Level 5 course designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to enhance your career opportunities across various organizations. It also serves as a foundation for further academic pursuits.
Upon successfully completing the program, you will earn the FdA Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing from NCG, which grants you direct access to the BA (Hons) Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing degree.
Course Overview
The FdA in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing comprises six modules, each requiring a minimum of ten hours of independent study per week. You should expect a significant amount of reading and research to gather key information.
You will cover essential topics in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing, alongside specialized modules designed to give you a competitive edge in your career.
Sample modules include:
- Professional Development
- Health Inequalities and Social Justice in the 21st Century
- The Individual across the Life Course
- Work-Based Learning
- Safeguarding and Safe Working Practices
- Under Pressure: The Effects of Mental Health on Well-Being
You’ll be taught by experienced academics with relevant industry expertise, who will guide you throughout your educational journey.
Tutors will employ various teaching methods to help develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding. This will empower you to become an independent learner, proficient in research, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
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To enroll, you must be at least 18 years old and meet one of the following qualifications:
- BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing, or a related field
- NVQ Level 4 qualification in an appropriate vocational area, or A-level equivalent
- Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing
Additionally, you should have GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications in Numeracy and Literacy.
We also welcome applications from mature students with relevant work experience. Please contact us for further details.
This Foundation Degree in Integrated Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing offers a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and practices relevant to the 21st century. You’ll delve into a range of topics to equip you for diverse opportunities within the Health and Social Care sector, benefiting from the expertise of our experienced staff, guest speakers, and lecturers.
Successfully completing the FdA will also open the path for progression to the BA (Hons) in Integrated Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing at Level 6.
The FdA Integrated Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing program provides students with a solid understanding of business concepts and essential management skills, preparing them for various organizational roles.
With this qualification, you can pursue a wide range of careers, including:
- Nursing
- Care Worker
- Mental Health Professional
- Care Management
- Community Development Worker
- Social Worker
- Youth Worker
Additionally, completing the FdA grants direct entry into the BA (Hons) Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing degree, further enhancing your career opportunities.
The tuition fee for the course is £9,250 per year. You can choose to pay upfront or apply for a Tuition Fee Loan through Student Finance England, which allows you to defer payment until you earn £27,295 per year.
For more information about course fees, please [click here] or call us at optimuseducation.