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HND in Health & Social Care |
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Program Objective
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 The course is aimed at those who have a commitment to gain an understanding of health and social care activities and who want to pursue a career within these sectors. The Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) are highly regarded, nationally and internationally recognised, undergraduate level programmes, equivalent to the first and second year of a university degree course. They are at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. These Health and Social Care programmes have been designed to equip individuals with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for employment in Health & Social Care, both in the UK and overseas. These qualifications meet and exceed the National minimum standard of qualification set by the Care Quality Commission for those practising in Health & Social Care in the UK
HND Health & Social care is a two year programme. It leads to further academic and professional qualifications, and/or further career within the health & Social care sector. By completing this course a student can progress to a top up degree level 6 with many UK universities.
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Awarding Institution/University
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Edexcel
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Programme Outline
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The course is aimed at those who have a commitment to gain an understanding of health and social care activities and who want to pursue a career within these sectors. The course has been designed around the following themes: People, Values, Ethics and Equal Opportunities, Change, Law, Regulation and Guidance and Social Processes and these themes appear in all aspects of the course.
All students must take the following 6 core units:
Unit 1:Communicating in Health and Social Care
Unit 2:Principles of Practice
Unit 3:Ensuring Health and Safety
Unit 4:Continuing Development
Unit 5:Working in Partnership
Unit 6:Health & Social Care Research Project
Specialist units
Student may choose 10 specialist units dependoing on individual choice. The list of the specialist units will be available in our academic office.
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Assessment
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A range of assessment methods is used which provide opportunities for learning as well as assessment. These include essays, reports, presentations, case study, personal profile and examination. All assessments are externally verified by Edexcel : assignments, individual or group presentations, projects, or examinations. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit and Distinction. There is no overall grade awarded for this qualification.
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Progression
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BTEC HNDs are well established qualifications with a proven track record of success. They are a recognised and popular route to university leading to the final year of a bachelor degree or to a specialised bachelor degree top up, which usually lasts 1 academic year.
This course also prepares students for a wide range of careers in health and social care.
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Academic Level
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NQF Level-5
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Start Date(s)
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September, Feb, April, June
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Course Fees
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- £3500 Local Students both International and British who are already in the UK
- £4500 Overseas Student while applying from abroad direct to this course
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Key Information |
Course Handbook
Entry Requirements:
- Equivalent of GCE A Levels + three GCSEs grade C or above or
- 5 GCSEs grade C or
- BTEC National Award or
- GNVQ Advanced Qualification at pass level or
- Any equivalent overseas qualification
- IELTS 5.5+
Admission Dates:
- September, Feb, April, June
Course Length:
Academic Level:
NQF Level 5
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