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BSc Health and Social Care

Birmingham Newman University

Institution
Birmingham Newman University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Health and Social Care
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BSS3HWXX15F
Median salary
£22,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 98%
  • Learning opportunities: 96%
  • Assessment and feedback: 94%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 90%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 85%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 30%
  • Caring personal services: 20%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 80%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 92%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 3%
  • South West: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 40%
  • Access course: 15%
  • Other HE qualification: 30%
  • Other qualifications: 10%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at Birmingham Newman University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £28,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health studies.

What do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at Birmingham Newman University do next?

85% 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 Birmingham Newman University?

98% 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 Birmingham Newman University?

The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care at Birmingham Newman University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.