Health and Social Care (Top-Up)

Be part of the next generation of Health and Social Care Professionals - with our Level 6 BSc Degree in Health and Social Care you can train to make a difference.

You'll be in safe hands as you learn from our industry experienced tutors, who between them, have decades of experience gathered in a variety of health and social care roles. You will also have access to digital resources and support from the digital team, allowing you to experience learning through virtual reality with the use of our advanced technology including our virtual anatomage table, which enables virtual dissection, as well as oculus headsets, and our interactive simulation doll, Juno.

This qualification has been tailored to meet the needs of local employers; modules have been developed and incorporated to support bridging the gap between local education centres and employers within the Health and Social Care Sectors. The college aims to continue to widen participation within the local area, supporting local students into education, providing opportunities for individuals from the community to contribute to their local Health and Social Care Sector employment shortage.

All of our lecturers have PGCEs and relevant degrees in this subject, including BSc in Health and Social Care, MSc in Psychology, BSc in Applied Psychology and Counselling, and other Social Work qualifications.

We work in partnership with a wide range of healthcare providers across the region who provide work placement opportunities for our students, enablling you to grow your professional portfolio.

Expect to learn about health and social care services, human biology, mental health awareness, safeguarding, public health, and much more. Every day promises to be truly rewarding as you gain the ability to flourish in the profession and change people’s lives.

This course is taught at our Middleton campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Ethics in Healthcare - 20 Credit points
Social Policy in Health Care - 20 Credit points
Mental Wellbeing and Psychological Therapy - 20 Credit points
Research Methods - 20 Credit points
Dissertation - 40 Credit points

The teaching throughout this program will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group study, E-learning, scenario-based case studies, directed study and discussions/focus groups, debates, the use of digital technologies such as Virtual Reality and role play.
Assessment methods will include essays and a reflective journal on a therapeutic role play.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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