This fully online honours degree focuses on topical health issues including sociology, psychology, public health, rural health issues, the integration of health and social care and health care ethics. You will be introduced to the many factors that influence health and wellbeing and what it means to be healthy. Each year you will progressively build on this knowledge and look more closely at health promotion, public health, ethics, digital technology, partnership working and collaboration, and skills in research. Diverse options are also available allowing you to choose a number of modules to enable study in areas of health of particular interest to you.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L450
Institution code:
H49
Campus Name:
Perth College UHI
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Candidates with HNC Social Services, HNC Care and Administration Practice or HNC Social Science (or other relevant HNC) can be considered for entry to year two of the degree. Please note that 120 credits at level 7 are required for entry to second year. If your HNC has fewer than 120 credits you may need to undertake a bridging module to top these up before accessing second year.
Nurses will be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) as agreed by NHS Education for Scotland for entry into years two or three of the BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies depending on level of qualification.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Social Services and Healthcare PLUS 1 Higher at C or above
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no element below 5.5
PTE Academic
58.0
58 average with 51 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)
80.0
Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found at the following:
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
45%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
6120.0
Year 1
England
6120.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6120.0
Year 1
Wales
6120.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
6120.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
EU
6480.0
Year 1
International
6480.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Eligible EU students, with pre-settled or settled status in the UK, will be considered as home students for fee purposes and will be charged the Scotland-domiciled fee rate, which may be covered by the Scottish Government. To find out more please visit www.saas.gov.uk
This course is not available to students domiciled outside of the UK or for international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study here. Students living in the UK and assessed as international for fee status will pay the fees as listed above. EU student commencing their studies from 2021-22 academic year, who do not have pre-settled or settled status in the UK, will be considered as international for tuition fee purposes.
Provider information
UHI Executive Office
Ness Walk
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Inverness
IV3 5SQ
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