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.
Modules
1. Law, Policy and Ethical Practice 2. Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice 3. Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care 4. Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice 5. Principles of Health Education 6. Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths 7. Applied Anatomy and Physiology All students will be required to undertake a minimum of 75 hours work placement in a suitable healthcare setting.
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
25Jan
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)
All students will need to have an enhanced DBS check prior to undertaking placement.
English language requirements
English at GCSE grade 4 or above is required on entry. IELTS of grade 4.5 or above. Equivalent qualifications such as functional skills are accepted. If you do not have a English language qualification, please contact the College for furthe discussions on options available.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £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 |
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