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Health and Social Care with Health Studies | Level 3 | P12375

How to study

Full Time

Duration

2 Years

Location

Burton Town Centre Campus

Course overview

You will study a range of topics, such as communication skills, equality and diversity, anatomy and physiology and physiological disorders. As part of the course, you will undertake 100 hours of work experience, which will enhance your employability skills and further develop your communication skills, which are essential for a career in the health and social care sector. In your first year, you will study core units, choosing specific routes in your second year.
Applying for a September 2026 start?

Please note, September 2026 applications are now closed for most courses. Applications for September 2027 entry are now open.

If you are still interested in starting a course in September 2026, places may be available on a limited number of programmes. Please contact our Admissions team - admissions@bsdc.ac.uk - to discuss your options and take part in our Clearing process.
Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info FREE Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info FREECourse fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £7395.00 Course fee £277.60Exam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £7395.00Course fee £277.60 Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £7395.00Course fee £277.60 Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £7395.00Course fee £277.60Exam & Registration fee
16-18 School Leaver
- If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and not currently in full-time education with another provider, your full-time course will be provided for free.
- If you are aged 19 to 24 years and have an active EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) with high-cost Additional Learning Support needs and agreed local authority funding, your full-time course will be provided for free.
Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
19-23 Educational Entitlement
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, and do not hold a full Level 2 qualification and are looking to study a funded eligible, full Level 2 programme.
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, having previously only completed qualifications at Level 2 or below, and looking to study a funded eligible, first full Level 3 programme.
- You are aged 19 years and over (excluding apprentices), looking to study GCSE English or Maths, and do not have grades 4 - 9 or A* - C in these subjects already
Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
19+ Part Funded

Part fee concessions are available on eligible government funded programmes where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You are aged 19 or older on the 31^st August on the year that the course starts
- You are looking to study a funded eligible course at level 2 or below which meets the skills needs of the local labour market
- You do not earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750)
Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
19+ Fully Funded

Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes at level 2 where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750)
- You are unemployed, looking for work and on active benefits (JSA; ESA; UC) Proof that you are in receipt of these benefits needs to be seen.
Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes at level 3 as part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750)
- You are unemployed, looking for work and on active benefits (JSA; ESA; UC) Proof that you are in receipt of these benefits needs to be seen
You must be enrolling on a qualification listed in the Department for Education (DfE) National Skills Fund Qualification offer. View our National Skills Fund page here.

Full fee concession is available on GCSE English or Maths where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You do not have grades 4 - 9 or A* - C in these subjects already.
24+ Fully Funded

Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes where you can evidence that you earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£26,800) as part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer.

You must be enrolling on a qualification listed in the Department for Education (DfE) National Skills Fund Qualification offer. View our National Skills Fund page here.

Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
Full Cost

Where an individual does not meet the eligibility criteria to receive a full or part concession, or the programme which they wish to study is not eligible to receive government funding then the full cost of the programme must be covered by the individual.

Please contact one of our financial support team to obtain the full programme costing.

Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk

Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472

Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub

Further information regarding fee, changes and funding entailment can be found in the College annual fees policy.
- Further Education & Skills Fees Policy
- Higher Education Fees Policy
Accepted payment methods include:
- Payment in full or via scheduled instalments (direct debit, debit/credit cards or cash)
- Employer/sponsor pays the full cost course fees
- Advanced Learner Loan (Indicated, eligible Level 3 programmes)
- Student finance England Loan (Indicated, eligible Higher Education programmes)
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash / Employer Sponsored) accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners

Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk

Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472

Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub
Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Disclaimer

Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 including either English or maths
(or) A level 2 subject specific qualification including a level 2 or equivalent in either English or maths
(or) An equivalent occupational experience including a level 2 or equivalent in either English or maths
What modules will I study?
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
- Human Lifespan Development
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
- Promoting Public Health
- Work Experience in Health and Social Care
- Working in Health and Social Care
How will I be assessed?

Through assignment work, demonstrations, presentations and role plays
What can I do next?

You can continue your professional progression with Higher Education studies to nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic sciences and other allied health professional roles.
English & Maths

Being confident with maths and English is not only important for everyday life but it’s expected as standard in the world of work. We’re committed to ensuring our learners have the full range of skills that universities and employers are looking for. If you haven’t yet achieved grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths and are aged between 16-18 years, you will continue to study these by undertaking a GCSE re-sit programme or appropriate stepping stone qualifications in addition to your vocational learning programme.
DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service

Due to the nature of this programme, it is assumed individuals will come into contact with children or vulnerable adults during their studies and within future employment. You will therefore be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, known as a DBS. The DBS check will be completed during your programme enrolment and conducted under the strictest confidence. If the check comes back disclosing that criminal offences have been committed, the College will carry out a risk assessment to determine whether the offence disclosed may cause problems for you accessing the course and progressing into future employment. If this is the case, you will be advised about the implications and always offered advice and guidance. Not all offences are a risk, so the return of a DBS check may not impact on your choice. All DBS information is confidential and only those who need to know will be given the information.

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