FdSc Health and Social Care

The field of health and social care offers a wide range of career opportunities, allowing you to specialise in areas such as supporting young people, mental health, or drug and alcohol abuse. This highly practical two-year foundation degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for this career while also helping you gain a professional qualification as you work. Delivered at East Durham College(opens in new tab), the FdSc Health and Social Care course provides a comprehensive understanding of health and social care policy and practice, enabling you to apply your learning directly in any workplace that involves caring for individuals and communities. With a degree in health and social care, you’ll be qualified to work for: Some careers, such as social work, nursing, or occupational therapy, may require additional academic and professional qualifications. After completing this foundation course, you’ll have the option to ‘top-up’ to our full BSc (Hons) Health and Social Car

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £7,777 per year

UK/Home: £7,777 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

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