Health and Social Care - BSc (Hons)

University of Cumbria

The health and social care sector is growing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for skilled, compassionate professionals who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree will deepen your understanding of practice and policy while supporting your personal and professional development.\With a strong focus on employability, you’ll explore cultural values, ethical principles, and contemporary issues that shape modern practice. This will give you the knowledge and confidence to build an impactful career across a diverse range of health and social care settings.\Our lecturers bring a wealth of real-world experience from across the sector, enriching your learning with current insights and best practices. You’ll also hear from guest speakers who share their expertise and help you understand the varied needs of the communities you’ll work with.\To help prepare you for your future career, our degree has a focus on real-world and simulated real-world applications of topics studied. Simulated learning experiences, using virtual reality, will provide you with a safe environment to develop your confidence and practice and refine your skills. \You'll explore complex ethical and professional dilemmas through case studies based on serious case reviews, as well as develop your critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

Nursing, Health and Professional Practice