Health and Social Care - FdSc
University of Sunderland
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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University of Sunderland in London

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University of Sunderland in London

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OCT-26

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Understand the key issues that affect health, social care and wellbeing. Earn an academic qualification that also delivers practical skills. Boost your earning potential.This highly practical two-year foundation degree in Health and Social Care allows you to develop your career. Youll develop a detailed understanding of health and social care policy and practice, which you can use straight away in any workplace that involves caring for individuals and communities.

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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40/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
32nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
83rd
What students say
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Kayleigh
12 Jan 25

The tutors are incredibly supportive and down to earth, which really helps to adapt to student life particularly as a mature..Read more

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Lyndsey
07 Dec 24

I can't comment on the night life or student union as I haven't experienced..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

56 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

We also require 2 passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Kayleigh
12 Jan 25
Social Work - BA (Hons)
The tutors are incredibly supportive and down to earth, which really helps to adapt to student life particularly as a mature...
Read more
L
Lyndsey
07 Dec 24
Social Work - BA (Hons)
I can't comment on the night life or student union as I haven't experienced...
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University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland , Sunderland

Located on England’s north-east coast, the University of Sunderland is a well-regarded modern university with four global campuses and...

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4 Harbour Exchange Square London Tower Hamlets E14 9GE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Canary Wharf  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Canada Water  0.6 miles away
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