Healthcare Practice

Halesowen College

Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year MedicineHealth

Healthcare Practice HNC is an undergraduate degree at Halesowen College, based in Halesowen, taught full-time over 1 year. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

48 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

This course will develop learners’ skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the healthcare industry, preparing learners for the future workplace to work alongside a variety of different healthcare professionals and service users. The program offers a well-rounded education that combines industrial placement and theoretical knowledge that prepares learners for the workplace, offering an extensive list of opportunities that supports professional and personal development.

Successful completion of the Level 4 vocational qualification can help learners careers an academic development in several ways:

Entering employment.
Continuing existing employment.
Progressing to university.
Committing to Continuing Professional Development.

Units:

Unit 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
Unit 2 Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
Unit 3 Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care (15 credits)
Unit 4 Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project) (15 credits)
Unit 17 Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services (15 credits)

Optional units are subject to change:

Unit 8 Addressing Health Inequalities (15 credits)
Unit 14 Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health (15 credits)

A total of 120 credits must be achieved.

Once successfully completed, learners can progress onto HND Healthcare Practice.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Halesowen
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Health