Integrated Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)

This practice-led course is designed for students with or without a health and social care background who aspire to support or manage transformative health and care projects; it would also suit professionals who want to approach leadership in care settings with a strong grasp of data-driven decision making. With specific focus on health inequalities, challenges across the lifespan, integrated care and leadership, you graduate able to address the challenges confronting policymakers and professionals grappling with fast-changing, contemporary social issues. We work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies in Luton, Bedford, and the surrounding areas on health and social care projects and large-scale research. Our staff and alumni work on the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board in policy development and analytical roles; these staff are engaged as practice partners on the course. Students work on projects in collaboration with statutory and voluntary agencies. Gain core knowledge in health care, social policy, data analysis, governance and leadership while exploring areas such as health inequalities; mental health and addictions; digital health; health and care policies; health prevention and social outcomes.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element

International students: £16,800 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £16,800 per year

January, September

January entry (all courses); 21 October 2025 (Nursing); September entry: 25 July 2025 (UG and PG non-block); 18 July 2025 (Nursing and PG block)

• Luton campus, United Kingdom