Integrated Health and Social Care with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

This practice-led course is designed for students with or without a health and social care background who aspire to support or manage transformative health and care projects; it would also suit professionals who want to approach leadership in care settings with a strong grasp of data-driven decision making. With specific focus on health inequalities, challenges across the lifespan, integrated care and leadership, you graduate able to address the challenges confronting policymakers and professionals grappling with fast-changing, contemporary social issues.

Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an undergraduate course, taking a Foundation Year can provide a fantastic entry route to a degree-level qualification. The Foundation Year supports you to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy while exploring a range of subject-specific content so you are fully prepared for the core three-year course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your degree.

* Seven-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources * Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces * Simulated learning facilities mimicking workplace scenarios

\ We work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies in Luton, Bedford, and the surrounding areas on health and social care projects and large-scale research. Our staff and alumni work on the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board in policy development and analytical roles; these staff are engaged as practice partners on the course. Students work on projects in collaboration with statutory and voluntary agencies.

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that develop professional skills and competencies. Virtual placements take place in 

that mimic workplace scenarios, building your understanding of professional behaviours and enhancing your employability skills. From your second year, tailor your studies to your interests or chosen graduate career with

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- core skills to navigate the complex and fast-changing landscape of the care sector. Engage with

at the forefront of the field in our interactive workshops and seminars. Several Seats, Tuff2Talk, Space2Talk and ice&fire (Actors for Human Rights) are some examples of our guest speakers. Broaden your horizons with

. There is an excellent synergy between campuses, with students frequently attending events together and visiting each others’ campuses.