HND in Health and Social Care Practice
Explore this study route and speak with UNIBEE for the current institution, intake and eligibility options.
Course Overview
Explore contemporary health, wellbeing and social care practice, with attention to person-centred services, policy, safeguarding, equality, evidence, leadership and the wider factors that influence health outcomes. This higher-education diploma route emphasises applied, vocational learning and progression into employment or further degree-level study.
CURRICULUMCurriculum
Curriculum content differs by institution and intake. The themes below reflect the course information reviewed for this study area and are provided as a guide.
- Health policy, wellbeing and service delivery
- Safeguarding, equality and evidence-based practice
- Health and social care practice
- Communication and person-centred care
- Safeguarding and ethics
- Health policy and law
- Public health and wellbeing
- Equality, diversity and social justice
- Research and evidence-based practice
- Leadership, quality and service improvement
Assessment
Assessment commonly includes reports, essays, presentations, reflective work, case studies, group activity, research projects and practice-related assignments. Some courses may include placement or work-based learning.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry Requirements
HND routes normally require an appropriate Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Some institutions also consider mature applicants with relevant experience. Applicants are normally expected to be at least 18 at the start of higher-education study. UNIBEE will confirm the exact requirements for the institution and intake selected before an application is submitted.
CAREERSCareers
Potential directions include health and social care management, community services, public health, wellbeing, safeguarding, service coordination, charities, local authorities and further professional or postgraduate study.