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Health & Social Care (Top-up), BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This one-year top-up progresses students from an HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification in health, social care or a related subject. It examines the political, philosophical, economic, cultural and social contexts of health and social care services and the quality and performance agendas that shape them.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026 and September 2027  |  Study mode: top-up  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Leadership at all Levels, Developing Leadership Skills, Safeguarding, Practice Based Research, Tissue Viability, Care Management at the End of Life, Infection Prevention and Control Principles, and Promoting Healthier Lifestyle Choices.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue non-vocational careers across health and social care roles in the state and private sectors, and many progress to higher-level study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Foundation Degree in a related subject (HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in health, social care or a related subject). GCSEs: Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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