Collaborative Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

OverviewThe award provides flexible learning opportunities for those who aspire to or currently work within health and/or social care and are wishing to develop their career further. Module options allow you to tailor your studies to your area of interest within the social services and health care sector. This programme reflects the increasingly complex environment within health and social care and will allow you to explore the sector in response to changing demographics and the integration of services. The curriculum also recognises the shift in services, from both a national and international perspective, and how they are moving towards prevention, person-centredness and the enablement and empowerment of individuals. Central to the degree is valuing the role that all professional carers play in the delivery of services. So, wherever your future destination within the exciting and evolving health and/or social care sector lies, you will develop the professional knowledge and confidence to enable you to confidently improve outcomes for a diverse range of service users.Programme highlights
• You will develop critical and analytical problem-focused learning skills as well as transferable graduate skills which reflect the demands made within contemporary health and social care sector organisations.
• This degree will help you understand the interplay between health and social care services and explore ways providers can work together to deliver high-quality and connected services.
• The modules reflect contemporary professional practice to provide safe, effective, value-based care which utilises a person-centred approach.
• This degree provides excellent opportunities to learn with people from a variety of backgrounds and interests within a community of professionals and academics at UWS.Programme detailsThis programme will prepare you for a successful career as a Registered Adult Nurse within a hospital or community setting in the UK, EU countries, Canada and Australasia.And with further study, your career can progress to areas such as school nursing and health visiting. Many graduates return to complete further study to enhance their career opportunities or improve their practice.Careers
• Care Service Owner
• Care Service / Care Home Manager
• Home Care Manager
• Quality Improvement Officer
• Hospice Activities Coordinator
• Family Support Worker
• Project Manager: Homeless Outreach
• Addiction Support
• Wellbeing Hub Manager
• Social Enterprise Owner
• GP Practice ManagerIn addition this course will lead you into higher level qualifications at UWS such as:
• MSc Leading People-centred Integrated Care
• Masters in Public Health (MPH)
• MSc Adult Nursing
• MSc Mental Health Nursing
• MSc Midwifery
• Masters in Public Health (MPH)
• MSc Social Work