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UCAS CODE: L500

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    The Growth Company, Manchester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The University of Bolton's FdA in Health Care Studies, taught by our learning partners at The Growth Company, is your chance to achieve a firm foundation of knowledge and experience in contemporary healthcare practices and methods. We offer a range of practical and work-based learning experiences to prepare you for employment and further training in the healthcare sector.The FdA Health Care Studies taught by The Growth Company in Manchester is a golden opportunity to develop the intellectual, personal and practical skills healthcare employers seek. By studying this employment-focused foundation degree, you can develop and enhance your understanding of the principles of care, and the legal and ethical issues associated with social policy and working in the healthcare industry.Along the way, our expert team will introduce you to theories and concepts in psychology and help you explore anatomy and physiology. We'll also encourage you to study cases where you can apply your learning and benefit from our strong emphasis on improving the quality of care delivery in the healthcare sector. With a flexible, open-minded and analytical approach to studying and to the issues raised during your studies, you should be primed to make significant progress towards your goals.Getting out of the classroom and into the workplace is a key part of your learning. A dedicated work placement forms part of the course, where we'll encourage you to immerse yourself as a volunteer in a health and social care environment.Please visit www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk/higher-education/ to find out more about The Growth Company.

Application deadline

29 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points : 64

Your Level 3 subjects must include a relevant subject; for instance, A-level Health and Social Care or BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

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University information

University of Greater Manchester

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 5AB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 32 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    113 69%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    46.0 46%

    19th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.59 90%

    1st

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