BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care is a three-year honours degree at City Campus exploring the biological, psychological, social and political factors that influence health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations and case studies, with work-based learning embedded throughout.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science | Department: School of Health and Wellbeing | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Health Inequalities and Social Justice, Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan, The Essentials of Professional Practice, Professional Practice with Adults and Older People, Professional Practice with Children, Families and Communities, Research Methods and Data Analysis, and an Independent Research Project, with Level 5 including 60 hours of work-based learning. Final-year options include trauma-informed practice, youth practice, mental health and wellbeing, health promotion and public health, and innovation and technology in health and social care.

Career pathways

Roles include social care practitioner, family support worker, community development worker, health improvement practitioner, public health officer, mental health support worker, care coordinator, social prescribing link worker, welfare rights adviser, youth worker and service manager, or further study such as social work, public health, education or MSc Health and Social Care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96 UCAS points: A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core. Applicants usually need at least two years of study after GCSE, although mature applicants with relevant work experience may be considered. International applicants may enter after successfully completing the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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