Health & Social Care
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: L510 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: L510 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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About this course
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Our BSc Health and Social Care programme adapts to the fast-changing world of health and social care. This course includes new policy elements and skills, giving students many choices in an evolving environment. We focus on health and social care, and children and young people’s services, aiming to build a health and social care workforce that meets important government goals. This prepares you for a workplace full of different and exciting opportunities.
This course is a recognised higher education qualification in the health, digital health, and social care sector. It offers progressive studies that are important for careers in the primary areas of care within health and social care.
You will develop investigative, reflective, and analytical skills, along with strong reasoning powers. These will give you the knowledge and skills you need to continue your study and training after completing your degree.
By studying this programme, you can upskill if you already work as a health and social care professional. This helps reduce the shortage of qualified workers with level 4 and 5 qualifications. If you are new to the field, the course will prepare you to join the next generation of workers, ready for successful employment in this sector.
This course ensures you are well-prepared for the employment environment in health and social care. You will gain the skills and knowledge to succeed and make a real difference. Whether you are aiming to start or advance your career, this programme offers multiple and diverse opportunities.
In summary, our programme covers important policies, developing key skills, and focuses on real-world applications in the health sector. It is designed to help you succeed in a variety of careers within health and social care. You will be ready for the dynamic and changing employment environment of this vital field.
Modules
Year One
In the first year, you will explore the foundations of health and social care, focusing on key concepts, policy, and the skills needed for effective practice. You’ll study counselling, communication, and therapeutic relationship, psychology in health and social care and management organisational behaviour and digital, helping you to gain a solid base for your future studies.
Counselling, Communication, and the Therapeutic Relationship (20 credits)
Psychology in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits)
Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits)
Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)
Management, Organisational Behaviour and Digital Change (20 credits)
Year Two
The second year builds on your knowledge with advanced topics in health promotion, public health, and social care sector practices. You’ll develop analytical skills through research methods and evidence-based practice, and learn about physiology as well as protecting and supporting families in health and social care.
Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits)
Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care (20 credits)
Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits)
Principles of Health and Social Care Practice (20 credits)
Introduction to Physiology (20 credits)
Introduction to independent Research Skills (20 Credits)
Year Three
In your final year, you will deepen your understanding of health and social care policy and strategic governmental goals. You’ll focus on leadership and management in the health sector, as well as health, wellbeing and sustainable development, applying your learning to real-world problems through an independent research project.
Independent Project (40 credits)
Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (20 credits)
Digital Transformation in the Health and Care Professions (20 Credits)
Psychopathological Classifications and Provisions (20 Credits)
Empowering the Older Person (20 Credits)
Assessment methods
Assessments include; essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective blogs and professional portfolios. You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.
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