BSc (Hons) Collaborative Health and Social Care at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Collaborative Health & Social Care award provides flexible learning opportunities for those who aspire to or currently work within health and/or social care and are wishing to develop their career further. Module options allow you to tailor your studies to your area of interest within the social services and health care sector.

Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Paisley: September, January; London: September, January | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This first year of study will set the context for the rest of your student journey by supporting you, through our first ASPIRE module, to develop a range academic, personal and professional skills and attributes. You will be introduced to key health and social care such as collaborative working, evidence based practice, foundations in health and social care practice, communication skills and health promotion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers : Standard Entry Requirements: BBC (75 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A levels: CDD (80 UCAS Tariff points); T Levels: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C (96 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3 (72 tariff points); International Baccalaureate (IB); 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP); Access to Nursing or Access to Integrated Health and Social Care with grades BBB; International equivalent applications will be reviewed by the programme lead for suitability; Year 2: SQA HNC: Any subject area will be considered. International equivalent applications will be reviewed by the programme lead for suitability; Year 3: SQA HND: Complementary Therapies; Health and Social Care; Counselling or relevant Discipline; International equivalent applications will be reviewed by the programme lead for suitability; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code L432.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September, January; London: September, January

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/f899acd5-9d6b-48df-8656-23ef6e4492be

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