BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health and Social Care offered at Staffordshire University is an innovative program designed to provide a solid foundation in the essential knowledge required for careers in health and social care fields. Throughout this course, students are exposed to practical learning environments which allow them to apply theoretical knowledge in reallife scenarios. It also uniquely focuses on enhancing students' research capabilities to drive improvement and change in health and social care.Course Content: The course content primarily revolves around the current evolving trends and challenges that face the sector. It covers topics related to ethics, law and policy, safeguarding, health promotion, resource management, leadership, and management in health and social care settings. The course incorporates blended learning methods, including lectures, tutorials, plus selfdirected and workbased learning.Key Modules: Essential Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals: The first module will provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of health and social care principles. Social Determinants of Health: This module will extend the knowledge and understanding of how social, economic, and environmental factors can impact health. Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare: This segment will focus on safeguarding individuals across the lifespan. Mental Health and Wellbeing: The focus will be put on mental health issues across the lifespan. Leadership and Management: In this module, students will study effective leadership styles and techniques used in managing health and social care strategies. Research Project: This involves designing and carrying out a smallscale research project under the supervision of a tutor, presenting an excellent opportunity to combine and integrate learning from different modules.Accreditations: The BSc. in health and social care is validated and quality assured by Staffordshire University, a leading educational institution in the UK.Future Careers: This course opens doors to various professions within the health and social care sector. Graduates can look forward to exciting career prospects such as social worker, health educator, community support worker, healthcare administrator, health service manager, and policymaker. They may also choose to pursue further study in more specialized areas within health and social care for higher qualifications. This course is especially valuable for those who are passionate about contributing to society and seek to work in roles where one can make a difference in people's lives.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.