Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY
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Course contact details
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Email:admissions@hopwood.ac.uk
Phone:0161 643 7560
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Health and Social Care
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- Open University Validating Partnership
Course summary
The program is designed to offer comprehensive educational and practical experiences, not only focusing on academic foundations of the course but also ensuring students are well-prepared and adaptable to meet the dynamic nature of the Health and Social Care Sector
The program's objectives include:
Supporting students to graduate from the Foundation Degree.
Developing skills and knowledge throughout the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.
Equipping students with transferable academic skills and knowledge applicable to the Health and Social Care Sector.
Adopting a curriculum that adapts to the changing landscape of the Health and Social Care Sector.
Preparing students for employment within the Health and Social Care Sector.
Cultivating academic skills and a problem-solving mindset.
Empowering students to pursue a career in the Health and Social Care Sector
Providing pathways for progression to Honours Degree programmes
Modules
Year 1 modules include:
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Human Biology 1
Mental Health Awareness
Health and Social Care Placement 1
Introduction to Safeguarding
Introduction to Communication
Year 2 modules include:
Health and Social Care Placement 2
Human Biology 2
Public Health Research and Social Inequalities
Decision Making in Health and Social Care
Substance Misuse and Addiction
Assessment method
Assessment methods include:
Placement logbook
Structured reflections
Presentations
Essays
Creation of communication plan
Formative assessments through VR
Care Plan Case study reviews
Group work
Multiple Choice Questions / exam
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- FDHS
- Institution code:
- H54
- Campus name:
- Middleton
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We do not accept international students as we do not have a Tier IV license
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
4 GCSE's grade C/4 or above which must include English Language and maths are required for this course. It is highly recommended that you have also achieved Double Science or GCSE Biology and Chemistry at grade C/4 or above due to the scientific content of some of the units. If you have undertaken BTEC Applied Science instead of GCSE, you should have achieved an overall Merit.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £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.
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