Overview

The Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Health and Social Care is an innovative and contemporary two year full-time course validated by Ulster University which will be attractive to both students and employers in the Health and Social Care sector.

The aim of this Foundation Degree is to address the needs of the local market by preparing graduates to gain the range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to meet the current and future evolving needs of Health and Social Care services in Northern Ireland.

About this course :

In Year 1 you will gain an exciting introduction into Health and Social Care by studying a range of modules including:

Effective Communication in Health and Social Care;
Safeguarding and Managing Risk;
Psychology
Introduction to Social Theories and Concepts
Professional conduct and ethical practice
The Effective Learner

In Year 2 you will undertake a variety of modules including:

Evidence Based Practice
Introduction to Public Health
Innovative Practices
Social Theories and Concepts
Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Work Based Learning

An integral part of this Foundation Degree is the Work Based Learning modules which requires the students to undergo and complete 240 hours of work placement.

This work placement has direct impact on the student’s ability to meet the course outcomes.

You will be invited to a pre-entry guidance session at which specific advice will be given, more details on this process can be found in the step by step guide to making an application, followed by group interview and discussion with tutors

Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the course students may be able to progress to Year 3 part-time of BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing. Students may also be eligible to apply to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy programme at Ulster University.

In addition, upon successful completion of the FdSc in Health and Social Care students can also apply for admission to Year 1 of a range of Allied Health Profession Degree programmes such as Nursing, Social Work and Community Youth Work as well as a range of Social and Life Science Degrees including Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Criminology and many more.

Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each universities admission and progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.