Hopwood Hall College
UCAS Code: FDHS | Foundation Degree - FD
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
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.
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About this course
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 methods
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
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