Applied Health and Social Care (Top-Up)

Birmingham Newman University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 1 Year HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

The BSc (Hons) Applied Health and Social Care Top-Up award is designed to take students who have completed a range of level 5 qualifications to progress to an honours degree. It helps students to apply theory and practice in both health and social care settings and offers a platform for employment in health or social care. The course is rooted in the theory and the links practice. It is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the Health and Social Care sector or for those who wish to keep their options open.

Why Study this course?

Course Content

The course intends to develop in students the appropriate knowledge, understandings, skills and values required of them to work, research and continue their studies in health or social care. It will provide a range of educational experiences that enable students to work in dynamic multi agency environment. It will enable students to develop a professional and insightful approach to their work with individuals and communities with the aim of improving outcomes for all.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Birmingham

Part-time

Duration: 1.5 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
2223 Speech and language therapists
1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
3219 Health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies