Health and Social Care HNC HNC
Coventry University
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This health and social care course explores the core concepts of healthcare through theoretical and practical learning.This course aims to help you become a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and skilled individual ready to support the delivery of health and social care within the NHS, local authority services, private health provision or third-sector services.Course content should give you a theoretical grounding in the fundamentals of health and social care. There is an early focus on safe and ...Read more

This health and social care course explores the core concepts of healthcare through theoretical and practical learning.This course aims to help you become a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and skilled individual ready to support the delivery of health and social care within the NHS, local authority services, private health provision or third-sector services.Course content should give you a theoretical grounding in the fundamentals of health and social care. There is an early focus on safe and effective practice and safeguarding. The course also provides you with an introduction to the sociological perspectives of health, the importance of environmental issues and community approaches to healthcare.Upon graduation, you will be prepared for roles in a variety of health and social care settings, such as working with those experiencing mental health issues or domestic violence, tackling environmental health issues or in public health teams.This Higher National Certificate (HNC) follows the Year 1 curriculum of the Health and Social Care BA (Hons) degree course.For the most up-to-date information about course content or our additional academic support, please visit our website.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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CUG Ranking
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67th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.

The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

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Popular A-level subjects

Health Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
32%
Sociology
31%
Health & Social Care
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
English Literature
15%
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England

£7,950 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.

£16,800 per year

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Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.

£16,800 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.

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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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Coventry University
Ashburn Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2JW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Scarborough  0.2 miles away

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