BSc Integrated Health and Social Care
Course overview
The BSc Integrated Health and Social Care at the University of Bedfordshire will give you deep knowledge and skills in sociology, population health, and health inequalities. You will begin by exploring the history and current state of health and social care in the UK. This will help you understand how to support people, especially those who are more vulnerable, while following the law.
The course is built so that your knowledge increases each year. In your second year, you will get a deeper understanding of how health systems work to reduce unfairness in healthcare. You will also learn about what it is like to live with mental health conditions and how to give the right support. You will also get to use your skills during a 300-hour work placement. You can choose to study optional topics like addictions and population health management.
In your final year, you will learn about safeguarding to identify risks and understand the laws. You will also learn how to improve health services and lead changes to make things more fair. There are optional units on topics like the health of young people, health for older people, and using digital health to improve services. Studying Integrated Health and Social Care at the University of Bedfordshire is a great way to prepare for a good career in this field.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A UCAS tariff score between 96 to 112 from qualifications such as A-Level, BTEC Extended Diploma, and Access to HE Diploma is required to study this course.
English Proficiency:
- International students will be required to show a level of proficiency in English through tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE Academic.
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
A BSc in Integrated Health and Social Care from the University of Bedfordshire opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:
- Social Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Care Worker
- Psychotherapist
- Registered Nurse
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition fee to study the BSc Integrated Health and Social Care at the University of Bedfordshire is £16,800.
Admission
You can apply for this course through the application portal of the university or through UCAS. Our trained counsellors at AHZ are also available to walk you through the process.
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