BSc Health and Social Care
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care is a healthcare degree focusing on the delivery, management, and structures of health and social services. The curriculum incorporates an undergraduate major project in the final year. The first year introduces the academic and practical foundations of the subject through Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Academic and Professional Skills, Health and Safety in Care Settings, and The Health and Social Care Environment. The second year examines human growth and protection through Lifecycle Development, Principles and Practice of Safeguarding, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Health Promotion. The final year explores administration and comparative structures via Comparative Healthcare Systems, Contemporary Issues in Healthcare, Leadership and Change Management, and Undergraduate Major Project Health.
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Entry requirements
ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, eg BCC. Alternatively, ARU London asks for: Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances. We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 2%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 79%
- London: 9%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Health and Safety in Care Settings
- The Health and Social Care Environment
- Lifecycle Development
- Principles and Practice of Safeguarding
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Health Promotion
- Sustainability in Career Development
- Comparative Healthcare Systems
- Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
- Leadership and Change Management
- Undergraduate Major Project Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £41,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
72% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.