Program Overview

Health & Social Care

FdA

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 2 years

UCAS Code

• L514

Delivery

• In-person

Foundation year available

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.

This work-based learning programme combines courses in health, social care and mental health and is aimed at meeting the skills required by the growing health and social care market.

The course aims to equip you if you are working, or intending to work in health and social care with relevant knowledge and skills, to address your continuing professional development needs and bridge the gap between theory and practice.

During the course, you’ll undertake two practice placement modules, enabling you to develop a range of work-based skills.

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.

Why study with us

• 1st in the North West for Research Quality
• 6th in the UK for academic support
• 6th in the UK for student voice
• Simulated learning experience is provided for health students within contemporary skills laboratories including a community flat and counselling and consultation rooms.
• FdA Health and Social Care is ranked 1st in the North West with 87% of students satisfied with the learning resources.
• 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.

Modules

Year 1

• Care from the Clients Perspective
• Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Health
• Study & Lifelong Learning Skills
• Communication and Collaboration
• Foundations for Practice

Year 2

• Innovation and Leadership in Health and Social Care
• Health Promotion
• Supporting Professional Practice
• Evidence Based Practice

Optional modules

• Rehabilitation Practice
• Introduction to Long Term Conditions and End of Life Care
• Management of Mental Health Across the Lifespan

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 72 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• BTEC Diploma: DM
• Pass Access Course: 72 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level Subjects
• T Level: P (C+)
• IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English
• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,000 per 20 credits (part-time)
• International: £17,325 per year (full-time)

Additional costs

• As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.
• Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Learning and assessment

• The programme contains specific teaching materials and methods designed to enhance the acquisition of the intended knowledge, skills and professional etiquette.
• A three-year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credits (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study.
• We promote student-centred learning.
• Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course.
• You will also have the opportunity to undertake work placements that enhance your experience and help you to develop new skills.

Pathway opportunities

• By completing Year 1 of this programme, you will have the option to apply for the BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Nursing, BSc (Hons) Midwifery, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice with us.
• Successful completion of the two-year programme will allow you to gain access to the third year of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care and the BA (Hons) Applied Community & Social Care Studies.

Further information

• The aim of the course is to produce a “practice-ready” workforce.
• We constantly update and develop the course in response to the Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) and the NHS Knowledge and Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education frameworks.
• You’ll meet the requirements of a range of professional codes of conduct, focusing on treating patients as individuals as well as ensuring that your own professional skills are up-to-date.
• As part of the course you will have the opportunity to hear about the experiences of service users, carers, patients and public members via our community engagement and service user support groups (Comensus).