BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Simple overview of this programme
This programme focuses on health, wellbeing, social care, support services and the real-life factors that affect people's lives.
It is more people-focused than office-based business routes and can suit applicants with care, support or community experience.
Decision summary
people interested in health, wellbeing, care, social care, community support and human contact.
people who want a purely office-based route with little emotional pressure or contact with vulnerable people.
Who this programme is for
What jobs can this programme lead to?
Realistic starting roles:
Growth path after experience:
Important note: This programme does not directly make you a registered nurse or registered social worker, but it can strengthen routes into care, support, community work and related social-care roles.
Key programme information
Timing and classes
The course runs for 4 years and includes a Foundation Year.
Classes are usually scheduled at weekends or in the evening.
How difficult is this programme?
The difficulty comes from emotional pressure, human contact, social issues and real-life care situations.
This is not always simple office work; it requires emotional resilience and communication.
What is the Foundation Year and how does it help?
The Foundation Year helps build confidence, study skills and readiness for university-level learning.
Main advantage of this programme
It gives a clearer route into health, wellbeing and social care than broad business degrees.
Important points before choosing
Some roles require additional qualifications, training or experience.
If your goal is Nursing or registered Social Work, you must check the separate professional registration route.