During this healthcare management two-year course, you’ll develop a level of understanding that will open a new world of opportunities for your career moving forward. As you develop more knowledge of the healthcare environment in England, your practical abilities will also be enhanced with rewarding work-based experiences.
You’ll complete your work experience in a healthcare setting, placing you in the perfect environment to learn and practice the skills needed for a successful career in the health sector.
HND in Health and Social Care Practice
Healthcare is changing now more than ever. Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course positions you to be ahead of the curve — with the dynamism needed to thrive in a sector that never stands still.
Awarding Institution
Pearson Education
Intakes
October, January, June
Awarded Degree
HND in Health and Social Care Practice
Duration
4 years
Location
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Time Table
Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
Fees
Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,535 per year
The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people in a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen career path.
Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice provides you with a solid understanding of the healthcare environment in England, through a combination of work-based experience and practical study. You’ll complete work experience in a health and social care setting, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in this rewarding sector.
Studying our HND in Health and Social Care Practice will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in many different healthcare careers. It will also prepare you for Undergraduate study in specialist areas such as health and social care or public health.
For those already working in healthcare, it provides the opportunity to further develop your career through enhancing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your role. It will also help you plan a clear path into future healthcare roles.
- Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare sector?
- Do you want to specialise in a particular healthcare practice?
- Are you committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
This qualification will provide all the foundational building blocks you need for a fulfilling and successful career in the healthcare sector.
450 Hours of Work Placement
On this course, you’ll conduct 450 hours of work placement over the two years of this programme. You’ll will benefit greatly from the placement as you put the theories learned in the classroom into real-world practice.
Prepwise students have gained work experience at a number of well-known organisations such as:
• Birmingham Children’s Trust
• Manchester Prime Care
• Omega Health Care Solutions
• Quality Care Resourcing
• Sanctuary Care
• St Catherines Care Home
• Sweaty Betty Foundation
• Vestacare
• Wigan Stars
Year 1:
- Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 credits)
- Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice (15 credits)
- Developing Leadership Skills (15 credits)
- Developing Professional Practice (30 credits)*
- Evidence Based Practice (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Planning Care in Practice (15 credits)
- Teamwork and Communication (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Establishing Professional Practice (30 credits)
- Facilitating Change for Quality Care (15 credits)
- Growing Careers in Health and Care (15 credits)
- Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research (Pearson-set) (30 credits)*
- Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching Others (15 credits)
- Leading Quality Care (15 credits)
*Please note you’ll conduct 225 hours of work placement on this module.
There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- Presentation
- Writing an assignment
- Analysing a case study
- Personal discussion
- Completing an e-Portfolio of evidence
Writing Reports:
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:
- Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
- Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a PREPWISE campus.
- Pass an Academic interview.
Applicants Aged 21+:
- We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
- Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a PREPWISE campus.
Important Information:
- Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course. This is essential as you will need it before commencing your work placement as the Enhanced DBS check helps employers make informed decisions about hiring individuals who will work closely with children, adults in need of care and support, or other vulnerable groups.
- You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.
Next Steps:
1) Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2) Send your supporting documents when requested by PREPWISE.
3) A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
4) PREPWISE make a final decision on your application.
Fees
| Course Name | Fees for June 2025 | Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025 |
| HND in Health and Social Care Practice – (Pearson) | £6,000 (per year) | £6,355 (per year) |
Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025 PREPWISE has updated the Fees information, as shown above.
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.
Funding Your Study
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
Who We Are
At PrepWise, we are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic dreams in the UK and beyond. With expert guidance, personalized counseling, and a deep understanding of international education systems, we make the process of studying abroad simple and stress-free.
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Is the HND in Health and Social Care Practice course for me?
The HND in Health and Social Care Practice here at GBS helps to build a strong understanding of key areas within the English healthcare system — and the skills to be effective within different areas of Health and Social Care. This is a great introduction to the industry for those with a growing interest in pursuing a healthcare career. For those already working in healthcare, you will benefit from the development in your overall knowledge and understanding. You will also be assisted in planning for success in your future healthcare career.
What will I get from the HND in Health and Social Care Practice course?
What careers can I aim for after gaining a HND in Health and Social Care Practice course?
The learning, practice and progression you make during your HND in Health and Social Care Practice studies will help you build a platform for future success in your career — whether you decide to take a private, social or public healthcare pathway. You will have the ability to pursue a career in Healthcare Management, Care Home Managers, Practice/Clinic Administration and Patient Services.
