Course Overview

ICON College of Technology and Management offers a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University. ICON students will have the opportunity to complete the one-year course entirely in London and the course will be taught by well-qualified and experienced tutors.

In recent years, the context of health and social care delivery has been a constant talking point across public and political agenda and was a key feature in the manifestos of all political parties in the recent UK election due to the concerns that systems are overwhelmed by unprecedented demand (Oliver, et al, 2014). The UK population of over 75 is projected to more than double in size in the next 20 years, with over 22% of our population already over 65. All sectors within health and social care provision require both high-quality initial education and training alongside sustained and consistent updates (i.e. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)) both informally and formally, through creditable programs of learning and education. This BSc provides an entry point into several career paths in the Health and Social Care sectors. It is designed to allow students to pursue and apply knowledge and understanding of health and social care following a systematic approach to evidence-based practice. Applied research is embedded throughout, supported by objective observation and critical analysis. The degree includes opportunities to carry out research in work placements while studying.

General Eligibility

To meet the entry criteria for admission to Level 6 BSc (Hons) Top-up Courses,

A candidate must have:

• Either HND or above or equivalent qualifications from the UK

• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service report

and,

Demonstrate a Commitment to Study and a reasonable expectation of success in the Course

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• Where applicants do not have a formal qualification to demonstrate capability in English to CEFR level B2 or equivalent, they need to provide evidence that their command of English is equivalent to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing). The expectation can also be met using other English language tests such as Pearson PTE, City & Guilds, Cambridge ESOL, etc.