Courses-HND-Health

Health and Social Care

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Course overview

HND Health and Social Care programmes are in high and increasing demand with hospitals, care homes, charities and community centres under increasing pressure for services to address the diverse and complex needs of a multitude of patients. The HND Health and Social Care course is ideal for those who wish to specialise and pursue a career in the care sector. The courses are intended to create health professionals with a thorough understanding of managing health and social care services. This course builds on the knowledge and skills developed during the HNC and gives advanced preparation if you want to follow a career in health and social care. If you’re already working in the sector, an HND would enhance your job prospects. Designed to equip you with the knowledge and understanding required for successful employment, this course will give you the transferable skills to meet the increasing demands of the health care sector. The HND Health and Social Care course provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the Health and Social Care sector. Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector. The HND Health and Social Care course has been designed to equip individuals with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for employment in Health & Social Care, both in the UK and overseas. These qualifications meet and exceed the National minimum standard of qualification set by the Care Quality Commission for those practising in Health & Social Care in the UK. The course prepares and equip students with knowledge and skills in the practice and management of Health and Social Care programmes leading to employment or further and higher education to degree level. The course is also suitable for all those already working in the sector who wish to gain practical skills and a formal Level 5 qualification in order to progress to supervisor or junior management level roles
Why to study this course?
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93% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
89% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Health and Social Care student

About institution

Recently shortlisted for “University of the Year”, Sunderland University is known for its supportive atmosphere, where students aren’t just numbers. Providing higher education since 1901, it puts forward a range of programs designed to blend academic learning with real-world experience. Boasting life-changing opportunities and research activities, it’s a university that prepares you for a global career with a personal touch.

Modules

Year 1
Year 2

Assessments

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. A variety of assessment evidence types will be used, depending on the type of learning outcomes being evaluated. Some units, for example, require students to perform hands-on skills demonstrations, whereas others require students to conduct their own research and analysis, either independently or as part of a team. Methods of assessment may include, for example:
  • Writing a report or essay
  • Recording an interview or role play
  • Examination or in-class tests
  • Giving a presentation with assessor questioning
  • Making a PowerPoint presentation
  • Creating academic research
  • Practical tasks

Entry requirements

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £8,749 The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses. If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Please submit an enquiry to find out more or use our calculator to estimate how much Maintenance Loan you can get and how much you will have to repay per month once you finish your course.
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Study & Career progression

This HND course provides students with a solid foundation in travel and tourism upon which they can build. On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the travel and tourism sector through:

  • Entering employment 
  • Continuing existing employment 
  • Linking with the appropriate Professional Body 
  • Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Those who enter employment in the travel and tourism sector may do so in job roles such as: 

  • Care Home Manager
  • Social Care Worker
  • Midwife
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