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Health Care Studies at University of Bolton - UCAS

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Course summary

The University of Bolton's FdA in Health Care Studies, taught by our learning partners at The Growth Company, is your chance to achieve a firm foundation of knowledge and experience in contemporary healthcare practices and methods. We offer a range of practical and work-based learning experiences to prepare you for employment and further training in the healthcare sector. The FdA Health Care Studies taught by The Growth Company in Manchester is a golden opportunity to develop the intellectual, personal and practical skills healthcare employers seek. By studying this employment-focused foundation degree, you can develop and enhance your understanding of the principles of care, and the legal and ethical issues associated with social policy and working in the healthcare industry. Along the way, our expert team will introduce you to theories and concepts in psychology and help you explore anatomy and physiology. We'll also encourage you to study cases where you can apply your learning and benefit from our strong emphasis on improving the quality of care delivery in the healthcare sector. With a flexible, open-minded and analytical approach to studying and to the issues raised during your studies, you should be primed to make significant progress towards your goals. Getting out of the classroom and into the workplace is a key part of your learning. A dedicated work placement forms part of the course, where we'll encourage you to immerse yourself as a volunteer in a health and social care environment. Please visit www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk/higher-education/ to find out more about The Growth Company.

Modules

Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Assessment method

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.


How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Application codes

Course code:
L500
Institution code:
B44
Campus name:
The Growth Company, Manchester
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Route to study in the UK, then, unfortunately, we'll be unable to consider your application for this course. Some EU students are eligible to study this course under the EU Settlement Scheme or Common Travel Area arrangement – for details, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/studying-in-the-uk-guidance-for-eu-students.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. We'll be happy to consider your application if you don't have the above qualifications but have substantial relevant work experience.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/HLT165-F-SKS-AX/2025-2026

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Other

Please note that you'll be expected to work (either paid or voluntary) in a relevant health and social care setting for a minimum of 15 hours per week alongside the programme. This type of work often involves working with vulnerable people, also known as regulated activity. If your work involves regulated activity, you'll need an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that this course is subject to the University of Bolton's Fitness to Practise procedure.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £8250* Year 1
Scotland £8250* Year 1
Wales £8250* Year 1
Channel Islands £8250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £8250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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.
Health Care Studies at University of Bolton - UCAS