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Health and Social Care Practitioner - GRANTHAM

  • Foundation Degree in Science
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Grantham College
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Course summary

If you are interested in working within health or social care and wish to enhance your career prospects or progress to an undergraduate degree, the Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care is an excellent starting point. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills needed to achieve your personal and professional goals.

You will join a diverse community of students, all developing the skills, insight, and confidence to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals, families, and communities. The course is designed to support those already working in the care sector, helping you to build on your existing experience by deepening your understanding of key theories and concepts that underpin effective practice.

Delivered at Grantham College, the programme combines classroom-based learning with practical, work-related experience. This blended approach ensures you gain valuable hands-on skills in real health and social care settings, while also benefiting from structured academic study. By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to contribute positively to the sector and to take the next step in your career or education.

Please note that this course is taught at Grantham College.

Modules

https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/courses/fda-health-and-social-care-practitioner

Assessment method

A variety of assessment methods are used including presentations, discussions, written assignments such as essays and reports and portfolios of work focused learning. All assessments allow you to reflect on your practice and theory as you evidence your learning.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Grantham College

Study options

  • Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G582
Institution code:
B38
Campus name:
Grantham College
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G582
Institution code:
B38
Campus name:
Grantham College

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

A minimum of one year’s practical experience in an employed or voluntary capacity with a written statement of support from the head teacher/manager. Candidates should ideally hold a Diploma, NVQ or Access to HE qualification and a minimum of a Level 2 in English and maths although other qualifications will be considered and enthusiasm and experience are essential. Candidates should also hold or be willing to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. Applicants must have access to a voluntary or paid role in a relevant setting for at least 12 hours a week throughout the course and have written support from the setting.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£7343
International£10790

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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