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BSc Health and Social Care Top Up in Grimsby

Cost£8,500.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top Up Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day. This one-year programme is equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree in health and social care. It draws on local, national and international perspectives to give you a broad view of the sector. To join, you'll need at least 240 CATS points from study at Levels 4 and 5 in a relevant field, with an average grade of 50% or above at Level 5, plus a DBS check and interview.

Who this course is for

This programme draws on a range of local, national and international perspectives to give you a holistic view of health & social care. BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (Top Up) is the equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree. This programme aims to provide a natural progression for students who may have completed a related foundation degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification (e.g. HND), or for qualified nurses wishing to gain graduate status. The top-up degrees enable students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of a particular topic.

The BSc Health & Social Care (Top Up) provides students with the opportunity to graduate with an honour's degree. The course draws on a range of local, national, and international perspectives and theory. The teaching and learning on this course will reflect the real world of health and social care; in some modules, students will use real world experience to inform ideas; in others, simulated case studies are used so that the students can apply theoretical knowledge and statistics to them.

Entry requirements

The successful candidate must have at least 240 CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme) points gained through study at Levels 4 and 5 in a relevant field. The average grade at Level 5 must be 50% or above additional entry requirements include DBS and interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore local, national, and international perspectives on health and social care policy and practice.
  • You'll analyse complex issues affecting individuals and communities across the health and social care sector.
  • You'll develop critical thinking and research skills relevant to graduate-level practice.
  • You'll examine ethical, professional, and organisational frameworks in health and social care.
  • You'll apply evidence-based approaches to real challenges in care settings.
  • You'll build the academic and professional skills needed for graduate-level roles or further study.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over one year. You'll engage with taught sessions, guided study, and academic research. Assessment methods at this level typically include written assignments, research projects, and presentations. The centre will confirm the specific assessment breakdown for each unit before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or community settings
  • Senior care worker: lead a small team in a care environment
  • Social care coordinator: organise and oversee care packages
  • Health and social care manager: manage a care service or team
  • Support worker: provide one-to-one support for vulnerable adults
  • Community outreach worker: connect people with local health and care services

What you could study next

With a BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top Up qualification, you could go on to a postgraduate qualification such as a Master's in Social Work, Public Health, or Health Services Management. Qualified nurses who complete this programme gain graduate status and may pursue specialist or advanced practice routes. A PGCE is another option if you want to move into teaching health and social care.

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