Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)

City of Liverpool College University Centre
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

The Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice is a unit-based programme that provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for a successful career in the health and/or social care sector. This could include healthcare support and assistant roles in a range of settings, planning and assessment roles or roles in health promotion or public health.

As part of this programme, students are required to apply knowledge through a voluntary healthcare work placement or their current employment in a healthcare setting.

On successful completion of the HNC Healthcare Practice, students can progress to the Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice at Level 5. Alternatively, they may apply for degrees in Nursing, Social Work and Allied Health Care Practice, or use the HNC to progress their careers.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 96 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors
3111 Laboratory technicians
2461 Social workers
1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
3219 Health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Liverpool
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies