Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Prepare for a career where you can plan and deliver health and social care services which are fit for the future • Put the theory you learn into practice, with work placements in different settings – from care homes to community projects • Join a course designed in partnership with experts from the sector, ensuring your studies are up to date and relevant • Draw on our strong professional links and benefit from guest lectures, fact-finding visits and networking opportunities • Be inspired by our friendly and supportive teaching staff who have a wealth of experience in health and social care • Make the most of our exceptional learning facilities
Key highlights
- Work placements in settings from care homes to community projects
- Course designed in partnership with health and social care sector experts
- Guest lectures, fact-finding visits and networking through strong professional links
- Teaching staff with extensive health and social care experience
- Prepares you to plan and deliver future-ready care services
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifica…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you wil…
- BTEC: MMP — …looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Health and social care practitioner
- Care home manager
- Community development worker
- Support worker
- Health improvement practitioner
- Care coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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