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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

Our Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) degree course is designed to help you develop the confidence, knowledge and skills required for a professional career in the health and social care sector. The programme is aligned t…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 2 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

Our Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) degree course is designed to help you develop the confidence, knowledge and skills required for a professional career in the health and social care sector. The programme is aligned to the standards specified by Skills for Health (the Skills Council for the NHS) and on completion of the course you’ll be able to demonstrate to prospective employers that your advanced skills conform to the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

For most courses you’ll need to hold a Level 3 qualification, meaning you’ll need to have at least one of these combinations of qualifications (or equivalent): two GCE A level or Vocational A level passes; or three GCE A level or Vocational A level passes; or five passes in the Scottish Qualifications Certificate, of which two are at Higher grade or passes in four subjects, all of which are at Higher grade; or a pass in an Access course recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and designed to provide a preparation for higher education; or a pass in a foundation course in art and design validated by Edexcel; or the award of the Diploma of the International Baccalaureate; or a pass of 60% in the European Baccalaureate; or the Irish Leaving Certificate with passes at grade C or above in five subjects; or the award of an Edexcel QCF Diploma or Certificate

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Foundation Year

(core, 120 credits)

Year 1

Diversity in Health & Social Care
Human Growth & Development
Introduction to Health & Social Care
Research & Academic Practice

Year 2

Leadership in Health & Social Care
Preparing for Practice
Researching Health & Social Care
Social Policy & Society
Understanding Public Health

Year 3

Contemporary Approaches to Health & Social Care
Health Project
Global Health
Managing Health & Social Care
Mental health & well being
Public Health & Health Promotion

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
2 July 2026
Source
londonmet.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 2 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

What students say about London Metropolitan University

Reviews from students across London Metropolitan University's programmes.

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Teaching Quality
4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
4.7
Value for Money
4.3

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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    4/5
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
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    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

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