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HND in Health and Social Care Practice

Pearson Education
Course Overview

The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people in a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen career path.

Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice provides you with a solid understanding of the healthcare environment in England, through a combination of work-based experience and practical study. You'll complete work experience in a health and social care setting, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in this rewarding sector.

Studying our HND in Health and Social Care Practice will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in many different healthcare careers. It will also prepare you for Undergraduate study in specialist areas such as health and social care or public health.

For those already working in healthcare, it provides the opportunity to further develop your career through enhancing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your role. It will also help you plan a clear path into future healthcare roles.

  • Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare sector?
  • Do you want to specialise in a particular healthcare practice?
  • Are you committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

This qualification will provide all the foundational building blocks you need for a fulfilling and successful career in the healthcare sector.

450 Hours of Work Placement

On this course, you’ll conduct 450 hours of work placement over the two years of this programme. You’ll will benefit greatly from the placement as you put the theories learned in the classroom into real-world practice.

GBS students have gained work experience at a number of well-known organisations such as:

• Birmingham Children’s Trust

• Manchester Prime Care

• Omega Health Care Solutions

• Quality Care Resourcing

• Sanctuary Care 

• St Catherines Care Home

• Sweaty Betty Foundation

• Vestacare

• Wigan Stars

HND in Health and Social Care Practice is offered by Pearson Education in partnership with GBS. Students can choose from flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full Time study modes, ensuring accessibility for learners. It supports various academic pathways, including HND levels, making it suitable for a wide range of students seeking professional or academic advancement. This course is available across key study locations including Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester. To help you navigate, direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.

Available Campuses for HND in Health and Social Care Practice
  • Queensway
    Birmingham

    84-86 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG

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  • Wellington Place
    Leeds

    1 Wellington, Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

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  • Bow Road
    London

    153-159 Bow Road, London, E3 2SE

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  • Universal Square
    Manchester

    Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH

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Walk-In Interviews

GBS welcomes walk-in interviews from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. No appointment is necessary—just visit us at your convenience.

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  • Proof of ID (e.g., passport, driving licence)
  • All relevant academic and supporting documents

Our admissions team will be on hand to guide you through your options and next steps.

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    Attend any interview or assessment required by the university as part of the selection process.

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    Complete your student finance or funding application to cover tuition and living costs.

  7. Start Your Studies

    Finish enrolment, registration, and any remaining steps to begin your studies.

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