Health and Social Care

Course Overview

Keen to work in youth justice, NHS trusts, private hospitals, children's services, social services, family centres or children's homes? Our two-year FdA Health and Social Care programme is for you.

Why study with us

- Simulated learning experience is provided for health students within contemporary skills laboratories including a community flat and counselling and consultation rooms.

- This programme can lead to a wide variety of other courses and studies, including Social Work, Community and Social Care, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Operating Department Practice and Sports Therapy.

- There’s opportunity for international travel and work experience, including volunteering in countries such as Zambia and Kenya.

What you'll do

- Placement opportunities allow you to apply your skills and knowledge in an area of practice that interests you, providing a firm basis for your future career.

- You will focus on your personal and professional development throughout the course and will integrate your skills and knowledge in academic and work-based settings.

- Optional modules explore long-term conditions, end of life care, mental health, and rehabilitation practice.

Future Careers

Our FdA Health and Social Care offers a clear pathway of opportunities and in 2019, 97% of the course went on to employment or further studies.