BSc Integrated Health and Social Care and with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Integrated Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at the University of Bedfordshire is a hands-on course for students who want to support or manage health and care projects. It is also suitable for professionals who want to lead in care settings with a strong understanding of data-driven decision-making.
The course is designed to give you core knowledge in health care, social policy, data analysis, and leadership. You will study areas such as health inequalities, mental health and addictions, digital health, and health policies. From your second year, you can choose to focus your studies on your interests or career goals with a range of optional units. In your final year, you have the choice of a community-based project or a research dissertation.
You will be taught by an academic team with a lot of experience in the field, as they are actively involved in health and social care research. Their expertise is used directly in their teaching. Staff areas of expertise include population health, safeguarding, elderly care, and strategic leadership.
Studying the BSc Integrated Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at the University of Bedfordshire will help you develop the resilience needed to succeed in the complex and changing care sector.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- To be eligible for this course, applicants must have a UCAS tariff score of 32 to 48. This can be obtained through qualifications such as A-Level, BTEC, and Access to HE Diploma.
English Proficiency:
- Non-native speakers of English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English through tests such as IELTS and TOEFL.
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 £5,000Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesHong 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 £5,000Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000Vice 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
Graduates of the BSc Integrated Health and Social Care with Foundation Year from the University of Bedfordshire are qualified for employment in roles such as the following:
- Care Worker
- Nursing Auxiliary
- Housing Support Worker
- Residential Care Manager
- Social Worker
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study the BSc Integrated Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at the University of Bedfordshire is £16,800. Kindly note that tuition fees are provisional and are subject to change.
Admission
You can apply for this course through the university’s application portal. You can also reach out to our expert counsellors at AHZ to guide you through the process.
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