BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care – Online

Studying our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care – Online course offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. With this degree, you will gain a strong foundation that prepares you for a diverse range of roles in statutory, voluntary, and independent settings. These include local authority teams, health promotion projects, hospitals, sheltered accommodation, hospices, day centres, and residential care units.

Furthermore, graduates with a background in Health and Social Care are well-positioned for careers in health education, health promotion, welfare, health research, community mental health, commissioning, and care management services. Potential roles include service managers, coordinators, advocates, educators, trainers, technicians, and support workers, assisting individuals across various demographics including children and families, older and disabled individuals, those with substance abuse issues, and individuals with mental health challenges. This degree opens doors to diverse and rewarding career opportunities aimed at making a positive difference in society.

Please note that this course is available from September 2024 onwards.

A degree in Health and Social Care looks at health in its broad context and investigates contemporary health issues. There’s a growing demand for Health and Social care workers who are not restricted by boundaries and can work flexibly to accommodate the increasingly complex health and social care needs of individuals, families and communities.

This BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Degree will also enable you to develop a range of key transferable employability skills, including written and verbal communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team, research and data analysis skills, and the ability to provide support and guidance.