Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
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Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Middlesbrough College
- Awarded by:
- Open University Validating Partnership
Course summary
This course will be of specific interest to you if you are seeking to develop or advance your career in health, care or public health.
It has been designed to enhance student employability, providing excellent outcomes in either employment or progression to professional study.
There is a significant vocational focus to the course and a range of work experiences and/or placement settings are available to you for development of learning in practice. Programme subject to validation by The Open University.
Modules
You will develop an understanding of the theory underpinning care practice, which will enhance the quality of care you provide for your clients either in work or on placement. The content of the curriculum is strongly influenced by the principles of wellbeing and prevention.
Year 1 modules include:
• Work-Based Learning: Health and Social Care Practice
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
• Academic Study Skills and Digital Literacy
• Health and Wellbeing in Context
Year 2 modules include:
• Work-Based Learning: Health and Social Care Service Development
• Research Methods in Health and Social Care
• Public Health
• Specific Needs
Assessment method
You will be assessed through formative assessments to help develop your academic skills as well as several forms of summative assessment including assignments, examinations, presentations, portfolio work, case studies, workbooks and projects.
50% is assessed through a work-based e-portfolio demonstrating practice development achieved within the workplace/placement.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Middlesbrough College
Study options
- FD • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A139
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A139
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 36 - 48 points
This can be from a range of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. Please contact the College if you have any queries.
A level - EEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
Scottish Higher
Please contact the College if you are studying these qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
You must also hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. This may be GCSE (grade C/4), Functional Skills or units from the Access to HE Diploma.
Direct applicants to Year 2 will need to hold 120 credits at Level 4 from either a Cert HE or HNC.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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