BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry)
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As healthcare continues to evolve, so must your skills and understanding. Our new Level 6 direct entry route provides a specialised pathway towards gaining a full BSc (Hons) qualification in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care — significantly broadening your personal and professional horizons in just one year of study.
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Course overview
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Our new Level 6 direct entry route provides an intensive pathway, enabling you to gain a full BSc (Hons) qualification in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care in just a year of study. This is an excellent platform for developing your overall skillset, building specialised understanding across key areas within healthcare and adding significant overall value to your resume.
The learning structure has been designed to push you in your overall development with a rigorous curriculum, formative learning environment and expert teaching — all combined to give you the structure to excel in your studies.
What you gain during your year of study will give you the confidence to proceed into a successful future career in health or social care. Employers will appreciate your newly gained skills and experiences, but you will have the understanding to operate effectively today — with the scope to find the industry solutions of tomorrow.
What will you achieve?
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The combination of expert guidance, modern insights, progressive assessments and stimulating course modules will ensure that you are ready to hit the ground running in your future career — with a degree from in 2022.
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Flexible study options - Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
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Industry-experienced lecturers with excellent knowledge and insights
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Formative learning throughout
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Small classes – more attention to students
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Free career development mentoring programme
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Connect with our very successful alumni
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Flexible study options - Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
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Industry-experienced lecturers with excellent knowledge and insights
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Formative learning throughout
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Small classes – more attention to students
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Free career development mentoring programme
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Connect with our very successful alumni
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This course includes the following core modules:
- Leadership and Enterprise in Health, Social Care and Community Settings
- Difficulties Families Face with Therapeutic Interventions
- Mental Health, Resilience and Recovery Across the Life-course
- Independent Project
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The assessment strategy has been carefully designed to enable students to develop a full range of knowledge, skills and competencies that are key in health and social care. The variety of assessments takes a broad range of factors into account including intended learning outcomes, professional standards in the health and social care industry, student demographics and our pedagogical approach — with each factor helping to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the learning experience.
We utilise a strategic and holistic approach to selection and design in our assessment strategy. Essays, reports, presentations, debates and small group projects have been identified as effective means for assessing student development. Where possible, we will use real-life simulations so that students can develop structured arguments through reflection, judgement and targeted evaluation. Students will also research specific areas and formulate objective conclusions — supported by appropriate referencing. In addition, students will be able to creatively use evidence-based writing skills to apply professional judgement in making recommendations and solving problems for future best practices. All group projects will require measured commitment and input from all members, objectively assessed through peer presentation and review.
Presentations will be performed individually and in groups that address concepts of a particular scenario. These assessments will also include a question-and-answer element.
Group debates will be conducted around a particular topic or subject area within health and social care. A proposition will be offered and defended within the group context. This will enable students to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with each other, respect inputs from fellow students, effectively present information and prepare persuasive arguments.
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To join this course, you must have successfully completed the 91ÇéÉ« HND in Healthcare Practice for England.
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Funding your study
All students can access student finance. 
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Tuition Fee Loans
A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid directly to your awarding institution (in this case Oxford Brookes University). Loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full- and part-time learners can apply.Ìý
Students studying with 91ÇéÉ« are not eligible to apply for Oxford Brookes University’s financial bursaries.
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Maintenance Loans
If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of the term. Maintenance Loans are repaid after you finish your course, and your earnings are above £26,575 per year. For more information, please visit .
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Maintenance Grants
You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of the term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.
New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date to get living cost support from Student Finance England.
For more information, please click here for course fees or call us +44 (0)20 3011 2638
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This course includes the following core modules:
- Leadership and Enterprise in Health, Social Care and Community Settings
- Difficulties Families Face with Therapeutic Interventions
- Mental Health, Resilience and Recovery Across the Life-course
- Independent Project
Enrolling for January 2025
FAQs for BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry)
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After completing the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course, you can pursue careers in various sectors, including health, social care, education, charities, or public services. Potential employers include the NHS, local authorities, charities, not-for-profits, community organisations, schools, colleges, early years organisations and adult education settings.
As a wellbeing practitioner, you'll assess and support adults dealing with common mental health issues such as mild to moderate depression, anxiety and low mood. You might work in settings like GP surgeries, health centres, or psychological treatment centres.
Employment opportunities include direct NHS roles or positions within charities commissioned to provide services on behalf of the NHS, such as Mind, Turning Point, or Rethink Mental Illness. Additionally, there are possibilities to work in the HM Prison Service or the private sector.
During the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course, you will undergo a structured learning experience aimed at fostering your overall development. Through a challenging curriculum, supportive learning environment and expert teaching, you'll be equipped to excel in your studies.
The knowledge and skills gained during your year of study will instil confidence in you, preparing you for a successful future career in health or social care. Employers will value your newly acquired skills and experiences, while you'll also possess the understanding to operate effectively in today's industry landscape and innovate for tomorrow's solutions.
The assessment strategy has been carefully designed to enable students to develop a full range of knowledge, skills and competencies that are key in health and social care. The variety of assessments takes a broad range of factors into account including intended learning outcomes, professional standards in the health and social care industry, student demographics and our pedagogical approach — with each factor helping to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the learning experience.
We utilise a strategic and holistic approach to selection and design in our assessment strategy. Essays, reports, presentations, debates and small group projects have been identified as effective means for assessing student development. Where possible, we will use real-life simulations so that students can develop structured arguments through reflection, judgement and targeted evaluation. Students will also research specific areas and formulate objective conclusions — supported by appropriate referencing. In addition, students will be able to creatively use evidence-based writing skills to apply professional judgment in making recommendations and solving problems for future best practices. All group projects will require measured commitment and input from all members, objectively assessed through peer presentation and review.
Presentations will be performed individually and in groups that address the concepts of a particular scenario. These assessments will also include a question-and-answer element.
Group debates will be conducted around a particular topic or subject area within health and social care. A proposition will be offered and defended within the group context. This will enable students to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with each other, respect input from fellow students, effectively present information and prepare persuasive arguments.
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It’s my first year here. I chose this university because it gave me the opportunity to have choice. I study two days per week - it’s very flexible. It makes it easy to study.
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The campus is very new and comfortable. One of the best I saw. I like because I can work – I have a child and I can study and I can work and be with my family. This is very good for me. Because I have lived in this country only second year and English is a new language for me, when I study here I can teach my child at home new words.
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My favourite part of studying here is because its close and the class sizes are small. I can have more interaction with the teacher and ask questions. I enjoy learning here - the teachers are friendly and they explain everything well.
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It’s my first year here. I chose this university because it gave me the opportunity to have choice. I study two days per week - it’s very flexible. It makes it easy to study.
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The campus is very new and comfortable. One of the best I saw. I like because I can work – I have a child and I can study and I can work and be with my family. This is very good for me. Because I have lived in this country only second year and English is a new language for me, when I study here I can teach my child at home new words.
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My favourite part of studying here is because its close and the class sizes are small. I can have more interaction with the teacher and ask questions. I enjoy learning here - the teachers are friendly and they explain everything well.
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