HND in Health and Social Care Practice

Entry requirements

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

• Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
• Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
• Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants Aged 21+:

• We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
• Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important Information:

• Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course. This is essential as you will need it before commencing your work placement as the Enhanced DBS check helps employers make informed decisions about hiring individuals who will work closely with children, adults in need of care and support, or other vulnerable groups.
• You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next Steps:

1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application.
4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Months of entry

January, June, October

Course content

The fast-paced and changing healthcare sector is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK, with professional and proactive practitioners in high demand. Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice gives you the platform to pursue a rewarding career, for those with a strong desire to help others. This course has 450 hours of work placement built-in giving you real-world work experience.

The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people in a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen career path.

Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice provides you with a solid understanding of the healthcare environment in England, through a combination of work-based experience and practical study. You'll complete work experience in a health and social care setting, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in this rewarding sector.

Studying our HND in Health and Social Care Practice will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in many different healthcare careers. It will also prepare you for Undergraduate study in specialist areas such as health and social care or public health.

For those already working in healthcare, it provides the opportunity to further develop your career through enhancing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your role. It will also help you plan a clear path into future healthcare roles.

• Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare sector?
• Do you want to specialise in a particular healthcare practice?
• Are you committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

This qualification will provide all the foundational building blocks you need for a fulfilling and successful career in the healthcare sector.

450 Hours of Work Placement
On this course, you’ll conduct 450 hours of work placement over the two years of this programme. You’ll will benefit greatly from the placement as you put the theories learned in the classroom into real-world practice.

GBS students have gained work experience at a number of well-known organisations such as:
• Birmingham Children’s Trust
• Manchester Prime Care
• Omega Health Care Solutions
• Quality Care Resourcing
• Sanctuary Care
• St Catherines Care Home
• Sweaty Betty Foundation
• Vestacare
• Wigan Stars

Fees and funding

Fees