Health and Social Care
Level 4 & 5 – Undergraduate – Year 1-2
- Level 4 & 5
- Undergraduate Programmes
About The Course
The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Health and Social Care course is a 240-credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degree within the Health and Social care sector. The last year, Top-Up Degree could be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.
This course’s Level-4 modules and assignments are equal to the first year of a university degree. The Level-5 modules and assignments are identical to the second year of a university degree.
This course comprises six Level-4 modules and assignments (120 credits) and five Level-5 modules and assignments (120 credits). If a student chooses to study solely at Level-4, they will earn 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university Degree course.
Modules consist of approximately 40 guided learning hours and 30-50 optional learning hours. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.
Career path
Successful completion of the full level 4/5 health & social care course and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will act as a springboard to a professional career in health & social care services. The course pulls together theory and practice for those who wish to work with people in a caring environment.
A health & social care degree covers a range of issues and helps you develop the skills to follow a career in health, social care, leisure or education. Here is a list of possible career paths you may take after completing the full degree:
- Community development worker
- Further education teacher
- Health improvement practitioner
- Health service manager
- Medical sales representative
- Naturopath
For more information on where a degree in health & social care management can take you, please visit: www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/health-studies
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Course Options
Health and Social Care
Level 4- Access to full curriculum of Level 4
- Access to Assignments
- Access to Examination
- Diploma
- An opportunity to win a £1500 scholarship for everyone who applies
Health and Social Care
Level 5- Access to full curriculum of Level 5
- Access to Assignments
- Access to Examination
- Diploma
- An opportunity to win a £1500 scholarship for everyone who applies
Health and Social Care
Level 4 + Level 5- Access to full curriculum of Level 4 and Level 5
- Access to Assignments
- Access to Examination
- Diploma
- An opportunity to win a £1800 scholarship for everyone who applies
Awarding Body
Examples of University Top-up
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Derby
- University of Lincoln
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Course Curriculum
Contact us
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Canada : 7030 Woodbine Avenue Markham, ON, Canada L3R 6G2
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