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Healthcare

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

112

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Healthcare science

**Overview**

There is an every-growing need for versatile, adaptable and skilled health and social care professionals. An ageing population with evolving needs, coupled with an expanding range of services being provided in the community and people’s homes, means that roles and practices within health and social care are undergoing rapid change.

This course has been carefully designed to equip you with the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to thrive in health and social care and make a positive change for good.

You’ll study all aspects of the profession from a holistic standpoint, including critical issues in the care of people at every stage of life, as well as covering policies and trends, and social and psychological approaches to care.

You will graduate with the knowledge, understanding and core skills to pursue a wide range of careers in a variety of health and social care settings.

**Key features**

- Solid preparation for a career in the modern health and social care sector, as well as the ability to adapt in the future

- Become a reflective practitioner by working with diverse groups, exploring and challenging your own values

- Study in exceptional learning facilities alongside students on a wide range of healthcare courses

- Bring your studies to life and put theory into practice with work placements at every level of the course

- Learn with inspirational, friendly and supportive teaching staff with years of experience in all areas of health and social care

**Why the University of Worcester?**

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.

The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.

**Recent University of Worcester achievements**
- Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020

- Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

- Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019

- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)

The Uni


Course location:

University of Worcester

Department:

School of Allied Health and Community

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Healthcare science

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
31%
Male students
69%
Female students
79%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
C
C

After graduation


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Healthcare science (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

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£22,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

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