Health and Social Care FdA

This work-based learning programme combines courses in health, social care and mental health and is aimed at meeting the skills required by the growing health and social care market.

The course aims to equip you if you are working, or intending to work in health and social care with relevant knowledge and skills, to address your continuing professional development needs and bridge the gap between theory and practice.

During the course, you’ll undertake two practice placement modules, enabling you to develop a range of work-based skills.

In year 1 the work placement is has now been reduced to 50hrs from 100hr for 2025 entry.

This programme can lead to a wide variety of other courses and studies, including Social Work, Community and Social Care, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Operating Department Practice and Sports Therapy.

Year 1 Compulsory Modules:

NU1019: Care from the Clients Perspective
PZ1000: Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Health
PZ1015: Study & Lifelong Learning Skills
PZ1022: Communication and Collaboration
PZ1090: Foundations for Practice

Year 2 Compulsory Modules:

PW2007: Innovation and Leadership in Health & Social Care
PZ2073: Health Promotion
PZ2090: Supporting Professional Practice
PZ2091: Evidence Based Practice
Optional Modules

PZ2074: Rehabilitation Practice
PZ2092: Introduction to Long Term Conditions and End of Life Care
PZ2130: Management of Mental Health Across the Lifespan

• 72 UCAS points at A2

• CACHE Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: D
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• BTEC Diploma: DM
• Pass Access Course: 72 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level Subjects
• T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English
• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

By completing Year 1 of this programme, you will have the option to apply for the BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Nursing, BSc (Hons) Midwifery, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at University of Central Lancashire Successful completion of the two-year programme will allow you to gain access to the third year of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care and the BA (Hons) Applied Community & Social Care Studies. Please note there is no guarantee of progression onto these programmes.

The fees for this course are charged at £9,250. Financial support is available.