Want to work in the growing health and social care sector? Our FdA Health and Social Care (Foundation Entry) is a great option and a stepping stone to other studies too.
Our teaching team is made up of academics and practitioners from a range of health and social care specialties who are passionate about students achieving their maximum potential - so you’ll get lots of support to reach your goals.
You’ll develop academic writing, research and presentation skills needed for degree level study. And you’ll gain important insights into health professional careers in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Why study with us
- You will have the opportunity for international travel and work experience, including volunteering experience in countries such as Zambia and Kenya.
- This course can lead to studying Social Work, Community and Social Care, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Operating Department Practice and Sports Therapy.
- Simulated learning experience is provided for health students within contemporary skills laboratories including a community flat and counselling and consultation rooms.
What you'll do
- You’ll complete two practice placement modules to apply your skills and knowledge in an area of practice that interests you.
- Examine the theoretical concept of reflective practice and apply system-based knowledge of anatomy and physiology to practice.
- You’ll develop and enhance your self-awareness and interpersonal skills alongside gaining an insight into the importance of evidence-based practice within Health and Social Care.
Module overview
Optional modules
• NUC001: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• NUC003: Academic Writing and Studying in Health and Social Care
• NUC004: Learning Development and Using Information Communication Technology to Present Information
• NUC006: Developing Professional Skills for Delivering Health and Social Care (2)
• NUC007: Measuring Health and Wellbeing
• NUC008: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
• VOC106: Volunteering and Community Action
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• NU1019: Care from the Clients Perspective
• PZ1000: Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Health
• PZ1015: Study & Lifelong Learning Skills
• PZ1022: Communication and Collaboration
• PZ1090: Foundations for Practice
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• PZ2035: Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care
• PZ2073: Health Promotion
• PZ2090: Supporting Professional Practice
• PZ2091: Evidence Based Practice
Optional modules
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PZ2035: Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care
• PZ2074: Assisting Rehabilitation Practice
• PZ2091: Evidence Based Practice
• PZ2092: Introduction to Long Term Conditions and End of Life Care
• PZ2130: Management of Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Graduates of our Health and Social Care Foundation Degree go on to careers in health and social care as well further related study.
You’ll be able to work in the youth justice systems, NHS trusts, private hospitals, children’s services, social services, family centres, as well as children’s homes.
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