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Health and Social Care Practice

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care Practice provides a strong foundation for students seeking to enter or progress within the health and social care sector. The general pathway develops essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional values required for effective care delivery across a range of settings.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

There are seven modules in this one-year course, six worth 15 credits, and one worth 30 credits - totalling the 120 credits required to achieve the full HNC qualification.

Developing professional practice 30 credits
Teamwork and Communication 15 credits
Evidence Based practice (Pearson Set) 15 credits
Compassionate Care and Values based practice 15 credits
Developing Leadership Skills 15 credits
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 15 credits
Caring for People with Dementia 15 credits

Assessment method

Assessment is 100% coursework-based and includes:

Written assignments and reports
Case studies and scenario analysis
Reflective journals and portfolio of evidence
Presentations and professional discussions

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
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
HS02
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Solihull College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 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:
HS02
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

Must be a relevant subject area to the subject qualification.

A level

A minimum of three A levels equivalent to 80 UCAS Tariff Points must be a relevant subject area to the subject qualification.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Must be a relevant subject area to the subject qualification.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff Points in a relevant subject area to the subject qualification.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE/IGCSE English Language grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent. GCSE/IGCSE Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent. GCSE/IGCSE Science grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent.

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Must be a relevant subject area to the subject qualification.

Equal consideration is given to applicants who are currently in relevant work and wish to apply to Solihull College & University Centre. To apply, they must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating technical, management or supervisory duties. Any application must also include a reference from their line manager which supports entry to higher education

English language requirements

Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to widening participation and ensuring fair access to higher education for all learners, regardless of their background. We are committed to recruiting a student body from a diverse background with a wide range of lived experiences, to create a rich learning environment.

Learn more on the Solihull College & University Centre website

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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£6701Year 1
England£6701Year 1
Northern Ireland£6701Year 1
Scotland£6701Year 1
Wales£6701Year 1
Channel Islands£6701Year 1
Republic of Ireland£6701Year 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

Please budget £10 for essential equipment required on the course. Although there is no requirement to buy text books, we do recommend students budget around £50 for books. There may be mandatory trips, please budget up to £50 for these through the academic year.

Sponsorship information

Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.

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