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BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry)
This course is exclusively for GBS HND Healthcare Practice graduates.
As healthcare continues to evolve, so must your skills and understanding. This one-year direct entry course will extend your health, wellbeing and social care knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to convert your HND into a full bachelor's degree.
Find out more by contacting a member of our Progression Team on 07943 751362 or 07939 569064.
Awarding Body
Oxford Brookes University
Duration
1 Year
Delivery
Weekdays and/or evenings *Classes are subject to availability
Fees
£9,790
Location
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
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Course Overview
Level 6 (Top-Up Year)
On this Level 6 direct entry course, you will further develop your understanding of the theory and practice of modern health, wellbeing and social care. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunities and support needed to develop the core skills you need to excel in the sector. The modules of the course will introduce you to key concepts in leadership and management, social justice, quality evaluation and evidence-based practice.
As a healthcare professional, you will need to be ahead of the game with your understanding and critical analysis of key industry topics. For this reason, dedicated modules on challenging evidence and managing quality will ensure your knowledge is current. The practical work and assessments throughout the course focus on what you would encounter in the professional world: evaluating service quality, leading teams, navigating social policy and completing a capstone project.
Please note this course is exclusively for Global Banking School (GBS) HND Healthcare Practice graduates. Find out more by contacting a member of our Progression Team on 07943 751362
Curriculum
Level 6 (Direct Entry)
| Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Challenging Evidence Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
| Evaluating and Managing Quality in Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
| Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
| Social Justice, Equality and Vulnerability | 20 credits |
| Capstone Project | 40 credits |
Please note: The modules listed are those currently offered and may be subject to change during our ongoing review processes. However, the core learning outcomes and themes will remain largely consistent.
Assessment
You will be assessed in a wide range of ways that test your healthcare knowledge and management skills. These could include presentations, work-related reports, group debates, real-life simulations and individual capstone projects.
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 in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period, including developing critical thinking, reflective practice and independent research skills.
Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based on feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.
Entry Requirements
To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) at GBS.
Please click here for more information or to apply for this course.
Fees & Funding
Fees
| Course Name | Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2026 |
| BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) - (OBU) | £9,790 |
Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2026, 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
Careers
You will gain valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in a wide range of situations across the health and social care sector. As a graduate of this Level 6 course, your career options will be wide and diverse. With the skills developed during this direct entry course, you will be prepared to take on challenges across a variety of professional environments, including:
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Healthcare management: Leadership, quality management and administrative roles within NHS trusts or private care facilities.
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Public and local authority sector: Strategic and operational roles in social services, public health and housing support.
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Voluntary and non-profit sector: Project management, advocacy and advisory roles in charities and community health organisations.
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Specialist care services: Service coordination in mental health settings, adult social care and vulnerability support.
FAQ
1. Is the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course for me?
The BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) is designed to provide organic academic progression from your studies on the GBS HND Healthcare Practice course. You will gain a clear scope of how modern healthcare organisations operate effectively, helping you build the skills needed to make an immediate impact. If you want to be ahead of the competition with your sector understanding and earn a full bachelor’s degree in the process, this is the ideal course to study.
2. What will I get from the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course?
Over the year, this Level 6 direct entry course will enable you to become adept in your understanding and capability in modern health and social care practice. The curriculum will guide you through key concepts, including leadership, quality management, challenging evidence and social justice. In addition to stimulating course material, the learning environment and teaching approach will prepare you for what is expected in professional healthcare settings.
3. What careers can I aim for after the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course?
As a graduate with a full degree, you will possess the knowledge and capability to flourish in various professional roles and sectors. You will be able to consider roles including health service management, social care coordination, public health administration, charity project management and wellbeing advocacy. Potential employers include the NHS, local authorities, charities, not-for-profits, community organisations, schools, colleges, early years organisations and adult education settings.
Employment opportunities include direct NHS roles or positions within charities commissioned to provide services on behalf of the NHS, such as Mind, Turning Point or Rethink Mental Illness. Additionally, there are possibilities to work in the HM Prison Service or the private sector.
4. Is the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course near me?
You can pursue the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) at our 10 campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds, offering a diverse range of locations throughout the UK. While the classroom experience remains consistent across campuses, each region has its unique cultural atmosphere. Whether you enjoy a bustling city life or a quieter setting, there is a campus to match your lifestyle preferences.
5. Does the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course fit my schedule?
Choosing the right course at the right time is key to getting the most out of your learning experience. That is why we are committed to making our programmes accessible to students from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) offers flexible study options, with classes available on weekdays and in the evenings, helping you maintain a balanced lifestyle both inside and outside the classroom.
6. Do I have what I need to be able to join the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course?
To enrol in this course, you need to have successfully completed the GBS HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management).
7. What will I learn during the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry)?
The curriculum of this Level 6 direct entry course takes you beyond what you learned at the HND level with more demanding course materials, technical development and soft skills progression needed to thrive within modern health and social care environments. The topics that will be covered include leadership and management, social justice and vulnerability, evaluating quality and challenging evidence. The final part of the course will be an independent Capstone Project.
8. How will I be assessed on the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course?
This BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Level 6 Direct Entry) course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessments. Formative assessments will be completed before your formal ‘summative’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.
Each module features appropriate formative exercises from which you will receive feedback from your course team. Formative assessments are purely for developmental purposes and do not count towards your final module mark. They are designed to help you gain more knowledge and confidence in the module material and approaches to formal assessment. Engaging with formative activities actively helps you prepare for the demanding academic requirements of Level 6 study.
The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods used across the modules include reports, essays, presentations, real-life simulations and capstone projects. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark.
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