Health & Social Care

The Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Health and Social Care is an innovative and contemporary course from Ulster University, which will be attractive to both employees and employers in the health and social care sector.

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to the course, is evidence that the learner or apprentice is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

• Applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of 48 UCAS points at A-level (grades A-E) and have obtained five GCSE level (grades A-C) which must include GCSE Grade C or Essential Skills Level 2 in both English and Maths OR BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma along with a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A-C ), including GCSE Grade C or Essential Skills Level 2 in both English and Maths OR an Access to Higher Education qualification
• To reiterate, applicants must have attained a GCSE Grade C or Essential Skills Level 2 in both English and Maths in addition to the UCAS entry points. The entrance criteria above may change subject to awarding body regulations. The College reserves the right to enhance the entrance requirements where demand exceeds the number of available places. In addition, where places remain available the College reserves the right to offer places to candidates with a profile less than that listed above. Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Procedure. For further detail on our entry requirements please review our Admissions Policy & Criteria. Vetting Process This course involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. To assess suitability to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults it is our policy to ask for a criminal record check to be carried out by AccessNI. Therefore, Southern Regional College requires checks to be completed at an ‘Enhanced’ level. Please visit our information page for further detail on the requirements and obligations for the AccessNI process. Applicants and learners will also be subject to the Professional Suitability and Fitness to Practice Policy.