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Course type
Undergraduate
UCAS code
L590
Entry requirements
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Why study this course?

Our Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) degree course is designed to help you develop the confidence, knowledge and skills required for a professional career in the health and social care sector. The programme is aligned to the standards specified by Skills for Health (the Skills Council for the NHS) and on completion of the course you’ll be able to demonstrate to prospective employers that your advanced skills conform to the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Our Health and Social Care course is also fully validated by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), so if you choose to specialise in housing you'll receive free student membership of the CIH.

Our Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) degree will equip you with skills to analyse important public health and social care issues. The course is informed by current and expected changes in the UK healthcare sector, including advances in healthcare technology, quality concerns and the rising cost of providing care. During your seminars and lectures we’ll place a unique emphasis on London and urban health, where we face the biggest health and social challenges.

We’ll employ a comprehensive approach to study, looking at care and its clinical implications holistically to provide you with a wider set of health and social care career opportunities after graduation. In addition to acquiring knowledge in public health, health promotion, policy and ethical aspects of care, you’ll also gain transferable skills that are useful for postgraduate study and those that are sought after in a range of professional careers. You’ll develop your ability to use evidence to inform your decisions, acquiring skills in observation, enquiry and critical analysis.

Our teaching is underpinned by current research and you’ll be taught by lecturers who are experts in the field of health and social care. We’ll place a consistent focus on the application of theory to practice and teaching will be based on the need to develop your ability to deal with critical issues in the sector.

The course is delivered using a blended learning approach through online seminars, case studies and video content. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete a health and social care related work placement module, and although you'll be required to find a suitable placement yourself, our team will provide all the support you’ll need.

We’re aware of, and responsive to, the specific requirements of our student body. As many of our students don’t come through traditional paths to higher education, we’ve put systems in place to support you to get back into education. At London Met you’ll have access to student success coaches, academic tutors and pastoral support, helping you to settle into university life and reach your academic potential.

Fully validated by the CIH

Our Health and Social Care course is also fully validated by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), so if you choose to specialise in housing you'll receive free student membership of the CIH

Study health and social care in a modern context

This course is informed by current and expected changes in the UK healthcare sector, including advances in healthcare technology, quality concerns and the rising cost of providing care

Third in London for student satisfaction

Our social work courses are ranked third in London for overall student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025

Course modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year* 1 modules

Year 2 modules

Year 3 modules

Diversity in Health & Social Care

This module currently runs:
all year (September start) - Friday afternoon
all year (January start) - Monday afternoon

(core, 30 credits)

On this module you will study theories and concepts of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion within health and social care practice, fostering both a theoretical understanding and practical application of these principles. These will be achieved through lectures, seminars and case study simulations and critical reflections, which help bridge the gap between theory and practice. These activities will enable you to explore how your learning translates to real world settings and shapes your approach to working with diverse individuals in health and social care contexts. You will critically engage with relevant policies legislations, codes of practice and professional frameworks relating to issues of social justice in health and social care. Additionally, you will examine professional roles and skills including communication, teamwork and integrated care essential in challenging inequalities and implementing ethical, anti-discriminatory, and anti-oppressive practice.  By examining diverse identities and experiences shaped by class, race, culture, gender, religion, language, sexual orientation, age and disability, you will develop a reflective understanding of the challenges individuals face in accessing and experiencing care. This exploration will also focus on approaches to supporting individuals effectively and working inclusively with people from diverse backgrounds. You will be provided with opportunities to reflect on your own identity, lived experiences and personal and professional aspirations, and will be encouraged to keep a reflective journal of your learning throughout the module.

This module aims to:

- Introduce policies, legislations, professional frameworks and codes of practice relevant to promoting diversity, equality and ethical practice in health and social care


- Explore concepts of equality, equity, inclusion and diverse identities while addressing stigmatisation, labelling, stereotyping and discrimination


- Develop student’s self-awareness and reflective skills to understand how their identities, experiences and values can impact their practice

- Equip students with the tools to implement anti-oppressive and person centred approaches while addressing inequalities in health and social care


- Build academic and professional skills, including critical thinking, communication and reflective practice to support lifelong learning and career development.

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Human Growth & Development

This module currently runs:
all year (September start) - Thursday afternoon
all year (January start) - Tuesday afternoon

(core, 30 credits)

In this module, you will study human growth and development across the life stages. You will examine in depth the different stages of the human lifecycle, from birth to death, and how this understanding relates to effective practice in health and social care. You will explore human development from multiple perspectives, and apply diverse physical, cognitive, psychological and sociological theories to this exploration. You will also examine the life stages through a cultural lens, and critique normative expectations regarding physical, psychological and social development. You will develop and share your understanding of issues such as the nature versus nurture debate, the role of genes in human growth and development, identity across the life stages and the conflicts faced when developmental norms are challenged. Central to these issues will be their application to practice, which you will be encouraged to critically analyse in depth through case studies based on real life practical examples, from both a local and global perspective. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own lifecycle development, and how your experiences and the social, psychological and wider environmental factors that have shaped these, such as structural inequalities in society, have impacted your values, identity, personal and professional skills, and aspirations. This reflective process also supports the development of professional skills, including critical thinking, communication, and self-awareness, which are central to Personal and Professional Development (PPD). You will explore challenges facing diverse people across the life stages, how these impact development, and approaches that are used to facilitate positive development based on research and theory. You will learn how this understanding relates to current concepts in health and social care such as co-production, person centred care and strength-based approaches. You will demonstrate this understanding through active discussion, interactive groupwork, and authentic assessment.

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Introduction to Health & Social Care

This module currently runs:
all year (September start) - Monday morning
all year (January start) - Friday morning

(core, 30 credits)

This module offers a foundational understanding of the structure, regulations, policies, organisation, and delivery of health and social care systems and services. You will explore the roles and responsibilities of professionals within the system and examine how services are coordinated to meet the needs of diverse populations. You will be encouraged to analyse specific health and social care issues. By examining real-world scenarios, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the factors that contribute to health inequalities, including social determinants such as education, employment, and housing.

A key focus of the module is the practical application of health and social care policies. Using case studies, you will analyse how policies influence service provision, workforce planning, and population health outcomes. You will also explore the impact of social determinants of health, including education, employment, and housing, and how these contribute to health inequalities.

By the end of this module, you will be well-equipped with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and contribute effectively to the health and social care sector.

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Research & Academic Practice

This module currently runs:
all year (September start) - Thursday morning
all year (January start) - Tuesday morning

(core, 30 credits)

This module introduces you to key research concepts and academic practice within health and social care context. We will cover academic skills crucial for producing quality academic work in various formats, including writing, presenting and designing outputs. The emphasis is placed on you developing key academic and digital skills, such as using Microsoft Office tools, podcasting, video recordings, poster design, to engage with research, critically evaluate evidence and effectively present and communicate your academic work . You will be introduced to the core principles of research, including understanding sources of evidence and theoretical frameworks and research approaches.   These research and academic skills are embedded throughout the module via lectures, seminars, and assessments. You will also be introduced to the final year project pathway to begin considering the pathway you wish to pursue and potential topics as you engage with content across other modules.

This module aims to: 

Develop student’s academic study skills and digital literacy. 

Introduce students to research within the health and social care context and how to find academic and non-academic sources 

Develop students’ ability to reason critically and analytically from evidence  

Make connections between work based and academic knowledge, evaluating and appropriately using different sources (academic and non-academic)  

Consider the academic and professional skills required within health and social care including communication, teamwork, partnership working and ethical research and academic practice  

Explore ethical and unethical use of AI in academic work and H&SC contexts, with reference to London Metropolitan University guidance, responsible digital practice and academic integrity.

Develop an awareness and understanding of the cultures, principles and values that underpin research within health and social care 

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Leadership in Health & Social Care

(core, 15 credits)
No module details available

Preparing for Practice

(core, 30 credits)
No module details available

Researching Health & Social Care

(core, 30 credits)
No module details available

Social Policy & Society

(core, 15 credits)
No module details available

Understanding Public Health

(core, 30 credits)
No module details available

Contemporary Approaches to Health & Social Care

(core, 30 credits)
No module details available

Health Project

(core, 60 credits)
No module details available

Global Health

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Thursday morning

(option, 15 credits)

Global Health is a Level 6 module for the BSc Health and Social Care Course. The Module aims to give students an opportunity to critically study the interconnectedness of key challenges of human development and human health and healthcare across nations within global contexts. It will provide content that will help students understand the key global challenges that affect human health and healthcare and cause health inequalities and inequities across the nations. The Module will also provide an opportunity to study key global actors and global interventions to improve human health of all people across nations and promote health equities. This will require students to critique global co-operation and partnership in fighting key challenges of global human health and healthcare.
Therefore, the Module aims are to:
• develop and produce graduates with global citizenship attributes by embedding the notion of ‘think globally and act locally’ (‘think globally for local actions’) in its curriculum
• develop a critical knowledge base of concepts, principles, measurements and theories of global health and healthcare based on the notion of ‘global health crisis’
• build a critical understanding of the key challenges of the growing global interconnectedness on global human health and healthcare
• identify and critique the determinants and evidence of global health inequalities and inequities
• examine the influence and contribution of health systems in improving human health around the world
• consider complexities in solving global health and healthcare problems found in past and contemporary case-studies and draw implications from them for future research, policy and practice in global health

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Managing Health & Social Care

(option, 15 credits)
No module details available

Mental health & well being

This module currently runs:
autumn semester - Thursday morning

(option, 15 credits)

This module provides opportunities for students to develop their understanding of key issues in mental health practice and policy, as well as critically discuss relevant theoretical and conceptual issues relating to mental health.

The module aims to:

- Develop understanding of key concepts in mental health and well-being
- Develop awareness of mental health diagnoses and implications of these to the individual, health services, and wider society
- Develop knowledge of key policy and practice issues in mental health through
- Provide opportunities to critically evaluate and reflect upon models and theories of mental health and well-being

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Public Health & Health Promotion

(option, 15 credits)
No module details available

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Course details

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National or Advanced Diploma)
  • English Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

You are welcome to apply as a mature student if you have passed appropriate access or other preparatory courses or have appropriate work experience.

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Health and Social Care (including foundation year) BSc (Hons).

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. See our information for students applying for advanced entry.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You'll be assessed via seen examinations, short answer papers, practical reports and reviews, case studies, group assessment projects, presentations, essays and health profiles.

This course is fully validated by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

This programme is aligned to Skills for Health, allowing you to link your learning directly to employment opportunities in the sector.

Our health, social care and early childhood studies graduates have gone onto to work as early years practioners, nursery teachers and managers, mental health officers, support workers and nurses at various employers including Kings College Hospital, the NHS and various schools and nurseries.

This degree is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study and you’ll be able to continue your study on courses such as our Public Health MSc.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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How to apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

If you're applying for a degree starting in January/February, you can apply directly to the University.

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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