HND Health and Social Care at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Studying our HND Health and Social Care is your opportunity to take big professional and academic leaps towards helping improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people. With access to excellent facilities and an extensive range of work placements, you can gain the skills, knowledge and understanding you’ll need to embark on a genuinely rewarding career in this sector.

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills, Legal and Ethical Issues, Introduction to Social Policy, Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Principles of Care, Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care, Group Dynamics and Working in Teams, Work-based Experience, Person Centred Health and Social Care, Health Promotion - Challenges and Opportunities, Employability Skills, Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health.

Career pathways

After successfully completing this programme, you’ll be well placed to seek a career in health and social care. You could choose a front line role, helping vulnerable people directly.

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Application information

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects relevant to the study of health and social care are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience, we’ll be happy to consider your application. You may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine your suitability for the course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £19,580 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £35,000 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=015L-D&code2=0021

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