BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

UndergraduateHealth & Social Care

Explores health and social care practice, policy, ethics and contemporary issues, with a focus on employability. Taught at Lancaster; suits careers in care services and the wider health sector.

Programme description

What you can expect to study

Understand health, wellbeing and care across communities.
Develop person-centred communication and professional judgement.
Explore policy, safeguarding and service improvement.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Possible career directions include:

Health-service coordinator
Care manager
Community support professional
Service-improvement officer

Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.

Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic: 96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Sri Lankan qualifications: Sri Lankan A-levels: 3 credits (55%) or CCC; Integrated Foundation Year with A-levels grade SSS minimum
English (IELTS): 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cumbria.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Cumbria before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.