BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (Full time)

Introduction
This Health and Social Care programme develops your knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes needed to work in contemporary health and social care environments, and become critically reflective learners.

The Programme provides you with the knowledge to develop academic, leadership and research competencies and professional skills in addressing patient-centred care, collaborative working and service improvements.  The focus will be on intellectual, technical and leadership training in preparing you for future career and academic development.  During the course of study, you are expected to embrace multiple perspectives, needs and applications of health and social care practice.

Programme Features
Essential skills for employment
You will learn multi-disciplinary knowledge and practical skills in the health and social care industry which prepare you for managerial and leadership roles in the industry.

Teaching & learning methods
Participatory learning with a wide variety of pedagogical techniques, as well as teaching, learning and assessment activities.

Employable graduates
Our graduates can work in social welfare, education institutions, social enterprises, and healthcare services sectors as project managers, social service liaison officers, training personnel, and health promotion coordinators.

Entry Requirements
Holders of one of the following VTC Higher Diplomas:

•    HD in Integrated Social and Health Services
•    HD in Community Service Planning and Navigation
•    HD in Social Work
•    HD in Elderly Care Services
•    HD in Social Services and Community Education  

OR

Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) or Associate Degree (AD) or equivalent qualification in relevant Health and Social Care, Elderly Care, and Social Services subjects awarded by a recognised institution will also be considered.

English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants holding post-secondary qualifications (e.g. Higher Diploma, Associate Degree) taught and assessed in English from recognised institutions;
OR

At least an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component, or an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Start Date
Sep 2026