Healthcare Professionals Support for England
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Whittingham Road
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
This course is designed to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in the ever-growing health and social care sector, equipping you with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in a variety of roles. You’ll gain a strong understanding of healthcare practice, from patient-centred care and public health to management and leadership, while exploring the diverse opportunities available across the industry. With a focus on real-world application, cultural awareness, and current global health challenges, the course supports your progression into employment or further study, such as degrees in nursing or public health. Whether you aim to step directly into the workforce, advance your career, or pursue higher-level qualifications, this flexible programme offers a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to develop the professional and personal skills essential for long-term success.
Compulsory modules:
Unit 2 Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care.
Unit 6 Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths
Unit 7 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
Unit 3 Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
Unit 5 Principles of Health Education
Unit 4 Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice
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
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- HPSU
- Institution code:
- H04
- Campus name:
- Whittingham Road
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff48 points
A level
An A Level profile preferably with a subject focus within the same area as the HNC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A BTEC Level 3 qualification preferably with a subject focus within the same area as the HNC
This profile should be supported by GCSE grades A* to C (9 - 4) in Maths and English Language.
Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
An additional registration fee is payable.
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