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Professor George E Holmes DL | President & Vice Chancellor
“...tutors are very supportive and you’re not just a student ID number, at this university you are an individual with a name.”
Ellisse Vernon | BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
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Health and social care are two of the most important aspects of health services, including everything from early years education to end of life and palliative care.
The insightful health and social care courses at the University of Bolton are specifically designed to meet the demands of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, which means you’ll be learning all the latest practices needed to excel in this challenging and rewarding field. Our apprenticeship/foundation degree will help you deliver elements of health and social care, undertaking clinical work in areas that previously have only been handled by registered professionals.
One of the biggest advantages of studying health and social care at Bolton is the state-of-the-art £31 million Bolton One building. Facilities such as the Clinical Simulation Suite ensure your learning is both current and relevant. Other facilities that will be accessible to you include:
A Social Learning Zone
Life Lounge
Group study rooms
A Student Hub that offers academic and pastoral support
Unlimited access to IT facilities
Our university has been ranked number in the North west for student satisfaction by The Complete University Guide 2023, thanks to the excellent personal and academic support we provide in our student-centred friendly environment. Career development and employability skills are core elements of our programmes, which include work placements and potential employment opportunities.
For those of you who are aiming to begin a career in the healthcare sector, our courses will provide an opportunity to study alongside, and collaborate with, students who are already health and social care practitioners. If you are already working in this sector, a health and social care degree from the University of Bolton can enhance your career progression. You will learn skills and techniques that will provide you with a lifelong vocation and you will be able to enjoy a career where you can provide valuable care to those in need.
The courses at Bolton are delivered by staff with vast experience from across health and social care, which provides a rich learning mix and readies students for a fulfilling career. Here’s a small overview of what you can expect from the courses:
Regular guest lectures from professionals and service providers
Personal tutoring to meet individual student needs
Inclusion of the latest research into the curriculum, as undertaken by the academic staff
Opportunity to study alongside, and collaborate with, students who are already health and social care practitioners
There are several career options that you can consider after completing any of these health and social care courses at the University of Bolton, such as (please note that some roles may require additional qualifications and/or work experience for entry):
Health and social care services
Public health
Adult guidance and care with older people, people with learning disabilities/physical disabilities and mental health issues/specialist non-clinical provision
Leadership in health and social care
Social work
Counselling
Community development
Teaching and training
If you have any more questions about studying at the University of Bolton, our award-winning student services team are here to put your mind at ease about any queries related to accommodation, finance, funding, health and well-being, disability support or anything else you may need.
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"Being a Health and Social Care student on the HND, and later on the BSc top-up, has been a great experience. Understanding the depth of topics covered on this course has been fun; from health to legislation to politics it has given me far more versatility than I thought it would. I have loved all moments on the course from the great teaching to the amazing support. I would highly recommend this course to prospective students."
"Bolton Lads & Girls Club is a local charity that supports young people in Bolton through a wide range of activities, opportunities and services including our youth clubs, football teams, mentoring service and employability as well as much more.
Bolton Lads & Girls Club enjoys working with students from the Health and Social Care course as we have always found these students to be engaged, compassionate and genuinely interested in supporting our young people. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the department in the future."
"I chose this university because not only had it received excellent student support it was local to me. As a mum with children and a carer, I could still fulfil my learning dream and be able to fit it in with family life. Since I started my course I have made new friends and really enjoy attending my tutorials which are well organised, interesting and help me progress on my learning journey. I really have learned so much in the few weeks since I have been here and have experienced the amount of dedication, encouragement and support my tutors give to me and my class members and I really appreciate this and I am looking forward to progressing within my course."
"Bolton NHS Foundation Trust supports volunteering as this is an opportunity to inspire future generations of volunteers to play their part in shaping the innovation and care for the future. Our engagement with the University of Bolton and students provides social action by young people in health and care by supporting the development of new opportunities for volunteering.
This allows students to gain the experience needed for entry into certain Health careers, allowing them to find out about a career that interests them and decide whether or not it's right for them. Volunteering in local communities provides many benefits for students and their development. This includes building a sense of community and developing a range of skills such as team working, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving, all of which are crucial for their success in higher education and the workplace
It is recognised that volunteers we have are not only an essential resource in helping us to achieve our goals, but that by providing opportunities for and supporting volunteering, it also helps to promote active citizenship and social inclusion together with future employment prospects."
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