Health and Social Care

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

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.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies

    Offered by

    University of Central Lancashire

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