HND Health and Social Care
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
HND in HND Health and Social Care, a health and social care degree centred on practical training and academic study within the sector. The programme includes a required work-based experience placement in a health and social care setting. The course covers foundational subjects through modules such as Principles of Care, Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care, and Legal and Ethical Issues. Students also examine professional practice via Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice and Introduction to Social Policy. Further study addresses contemporary challenges through Person Centred Health and Social Care, Health Promotion - Challenges and Opportunities, and Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health. Additional professional development is supported by Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills, Group Dynamics and Working in Teams, and Employability Skills.
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Entry requirements
64 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects relevant to the study of health and social care are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience, we’ll be happy to consider your application. You may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine your suitability for the course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 65%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Introduction to Social Policy
- Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Principles of Care
- Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care
- Group Dynamics and Working in Teams
- Work-based Experience
- Person Centred Health and Social Care
- Health Promotion - Challenges and Opportunities
- Employability Skills
- Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health
Questions about this course
What do graduates of HND Health and Social Care at University of Greater Manchester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on HND Health and Social Care at University of Greater Manchester?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
How many students continue on HND Health and Social Care at University of Greater Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.