Health and Social Care University 1st & 2nd Year – Level 4 & 5

The Undergraduate Level 4 and 5 Health and Social Care course is a comprehensive 240-credit program intended to expedite students’ progression to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree within the Health and Social Care sector. The final year Top-Up Degree can be completed at a UK university either on campus or through distance learning.

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree, while the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

This course comprises six Level 4 modules and assignments (totalling 120 credits) and five Level 5 modules and assignments (also totalling 120 credits). If a student chooses to study only at Level 4, they will be awarded 120 credits and may apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.

Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Health & Social Care course and the final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree program will serve as a springboard to a professional career in health and social care services. The course integrates theory and practice for individuals aspiring to work in a caring environment with people.

Course Code: PGS/UND/HSC

Study Options:
First Year – Health and Social Care Level 4 
Second Year – Health and Social Care Level 5 
Delivered by: Phoenix Graduate School London 
Awarded by: Ofqual Approved Awarding Body

Duration: 18-24 Months

Online Fee: The fee for enrolling onto the Level 4 and Level 5 courses together is INR 500000/. Alternatively, students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for INR 250000/- each. (Exclusive of taxes)

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• For other forms of payment get in touch with our local branch

Instalment Option Available: Yes 

Scholarship Available: Yes 

Loan Assistance Available: Yes

Programme is offered in the following Universities:

• University of Derby
• University of Sunderland
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Lincoln
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Note: The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact Phoenix Graduate School admissions team to discuss the best available Bachelor Final year University progression routes (at PGS, in the UK and overseas) and admission requirements.

UK University Study Pathways: A Completion of Level 4 and Level 5 Health and Social care will meet the university standard academic entry requirements of an undergraduate final year (top-up) degree. Phoenix Graduate School provides University pathways to progress directly in the final year of an undergraduate UK degree. We Deliver Ofqual UK recognised and Globally accepted Qualifications. Feel free to contact our admissions team to discuss the University progression routes and admission requirements.

About Ofqual:  The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. A non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England. Ofqual is independent of government and report directly to Parliament.

Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 4 and Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE/ Plus 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Mature learners (over 24 to 55) with management experience (learners must contact us to discuss past commercial experience prior to registering for the programme).
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.

English requirements: Learner must provide evidence of English language competency.

Successful completion of the full Level 4 and 5, Health and Social Care course and final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme will act as a springboard to a professional career in health & social care services. The course pulls together theory and practice for those who wish to work with people in a caring environment.

A Health & Social Care degree covers a range of issues and helps you develop the skills to follow a career in health, social care, leisure or education. Here is a list of possible career paths you may take after completing the full degree:

• Community development worker.
• Further education teacher.
• Health improvement practitioner.
• Health service manager.
• Medical sales representative.
• Naturopath.

For more information on where a degree in Health & Social Care Management can take you, please visit:  www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/health-studies