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HNC in Healthcare Professionals Support for England

Course Code: Full time: H40219

Level: 4

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 1 year

Course Code: Full time: H40219

Level: 4

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 1 year

This course is designed to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in the ever-growing health and social care sector, equipping you with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in a variety of roles. You’ll gain a strong understanding of healthcare practice, from patient-centred care and public health to management and leadership, while exploring the diverse opportunities available across the industry. With a focus on real-world application, cultural awareness, and current global health challenges, the course supports your progression into employment or further study, such as degrees in nursing or public health. Whether you aim to step directly into the workforce, advance your career, or pursue higher-level qualifications, this flexible programme offers a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to develop the professional and personal skills essential for long-term success.

Length of the course

Full Time: One year

Compulsory Modules

Unit 2 Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care.

Unit 6 Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths

Unit 7 Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice

Unit 3 Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care

Unit 5 Principles of Health Education

Unit 4 Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice

Delivery

Lessons will be face to face including lecture and seminar style learning, occasionally there will be online learning via Microsoft Teams.

Assessment Method

Observations

Portfolios

Written reports

Written assignments

Presentations

Witness statements

Professional discussions

Entry Requirements

48 UCAS Points.

GCSE’s A*-C (Grade 9-4) including English Language and Maths.

A NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Health and Social Care Qualification or BTEC Health and Social Care Qualification, or similar discipline.

An A Level Profile with a Health and Social Care and/or Science focus.

An Access to Higher Education Certificate that is Health and Social Care based

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extension work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications within the health and social care industry.

How to Apply

Full-time students should apply via UCAS Apply, using the UCAS code: HPSU

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If your qualification(s) are not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7607.

Start date

September 2026

Course fees

Full Time: £5,995

HE Loan available to eligible applicants.

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/he-finance-financial-support/

Should any applicants have questions or queries concerning finance, please contact Admissions for further guidance:

Phone: 0121 602 7607

Or via the live chat facility on the College’s website www.halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: Full time: H40219

Level: 4

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 1 year

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