Course summary
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a highly regarded, nationally and internationally recognised, undergraduate level programme, equivalent to the first year of a university degree course. The course is Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework and has been designed to offer a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development, alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding of health and social care in the UK and relevant to healthcare on an international basis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in key concepts in healthcare professions' support including, law, evidence based practice, health inequality, reporting and record keeping in health practice. The course will include contemporary themes and current practice. All students will undertake a healthcare based work placements to develop their own professional practice and meet the requirements to work in the sector.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HCPS
- Institution code:
- S20
- Campus name:
- Digbeth Campus - Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants will need an enhanced DBS. There are some convictions that will prevent applicants from working within the HealthCare sector.
English language requirements
GCSE at grade 4 or above, equivalent qualifications accepted. International applicants will need IELTs at 5.5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
South and City College Birmingham
High Street Deritend
Digbeth
Birmingham
B5 5SU