FdSc Health and Social Care
University of SunderlandPartner centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
The field of health and social care offers a wide range of career opportunities, allowing you to specialise in areas such as supporting young people, mental health, or drug and alcohol abuse. This highly practical two-year foundation degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for this career while also helping you gain a professional qualification as you work. Delivered at East Durham College(opens in new tab), the FdSc Health and Social Care course provides a comprehensive understanding of health and social care policy and practice, enabling you to apply your learning directly in any workplace that involves caring for individuals and communities.
With a degree in health and social care, you’ll be qualified to work for: Some careers, such as social work, nursing, or occupational therapy, may require additional academic and professional qualifications. After completing this foundation course, you’ll have the option to ‘top-up’ to our full BSc (Hons) Health and Social Car
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You'll need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before you can start this course.
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,777 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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