The healthcare sector in the UK is fast-paced and constantly evolving, making it one of the largest employment industries with a high demand for skilled and proactive professionals. Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice provides the perfect foundation for a fulfilling career for those passionate about helping others. With 450 hours of built-in work placement, this course offers valuable real-world experience.
intakes : October , January , June
Awarding Instittuition : Pearson
Awarding Degree : HND in Business
Duration : Two years
Location : London , Birmingham , Manchester , Leeds
Delivery : Weekdays
Fees : £6355 per year ( Student Finance Avalilable )
F.A.Q
The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people in a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen career path.
Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice provides you with a solid understanding of the healthcare environment in England, through a combination of work-based experience and practical study. You’ll complete work experience in a health and social care setting, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in this rewarding sector.
Studying our HND in Health and Social Care Practice will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in many different healthcare careers. It will also prepare you for Undergraduate study in specialist areas such as health and social care or public health.
For those already working in healthcare, it provides the opportunity to further develop your career through enhancing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your role. It will also help you plan a clear path into future healthcare roles.
- Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare sector?
- Do you want to specialise in a particular healthcare practice?
- Are you committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
This qualification will provide all the foundational building blocks you need for a fulfilling and successful career in the healthcare sector.
450 Hours of Work Placement
On this course, you’ll conduct 450 hours of work placement over the two years of this programme. You’ll will benefit greatly from the placement as you put the theories learned in the classroom into real-world practice.
GBS students have gained work experience at a number of well-known organisations such as:
• Birmingham Children’s Trust
• Manchester Prime Care
• Omega Health Care Solutions
• Quality Care Resourcing
• Sanctuary Care
• St Catherines Care Home
• Sweaty Betty Foundation
• Vestacare
• Wigan Stars
Year 1:
- Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 credits)
- Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice (15 credits)
- Developing Leadership Skills (15 credits)
- Developing Professional Practice (30 credits)*
- Evidence Based Practice (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Planning Care in Practice (15 credits)
- Teamwork and Communication (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Establishing Professional Practice (30 credits)
- Facilitating Change for Quality Care (15 credits)
- Growing Careers in Health and Care (15 credits)
- Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research (Pearson-set) (30 credits)*
- Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching Others (15 credits)
- Leading Quality Care (15 credits)
*Please note you’ll conduct 225 hours of work placement on this module.
There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- Presentation
- Writing an assignment
- Analysing a case study
- Personal discussion
- Completing an e-Portfolio of evidence
Writing Reports:
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:
- Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
- Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
- Pass an Academic interview.
Applicants Aged 21+:
- We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
- Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
Important Information:
- Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course. This is essential as you will need it before commencing your work placement as the Enhanced DBS check helps employers make informed decisions about hiring individuals who will work closely with children, adults in need of care and support, or other vulnerable groups.
- You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.
Next Steps:
- Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
- Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
- A panel interview takes place to assess your application.
- GBS make a final decision on your application.
Fees
| Course Name | Fees for June 2025 | Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025 |
| HND in Health and Social Care Practice – (Pearson) | £6,000 (per year) | £6,355 (per year) |
Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025 GBS has updated the Fees information, as shown above.
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.
Funding Your Study
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.
The learning, practice and progression you make during your HND in Health and Social Care Practice studies will help you build a platform for future success in your career — whether you decide to take a private, social or public healthcare pathway. You will have the ability to pursue a career in Healthcare Management, Care Home Managers, Practice/Clinic Administration and Patient Services.
Secondly , you can do Top-Up at Bachelor Health and Social Care or Nursing
? Sallary Table
| Role / Sector | Typical Rate or Median | Approx. Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Care Assistants (Band 2–3) | £13–14/hour | £24 k–£27 k |
| NHS Band 4–5 (e.g. OT, Social Worker) | Mid‑point AfC band pay | £35 k–£36 k |
| Adult Social Care Worker (national avg) | £13.54/hour | ~£24 k |
| Senior Care Worker (care homes, home care) | — | ~£24–25 k |
