Course overview

This one-year Level 6 Top-Up programme builds on the prior Foundation Degree/HND/Level 5 study of students who want to progress to achieving a full BSc (Hons) degree. The programme enhances critical thinking, research, leadership and management and professional knowledge, as well exploring themes in immunology and health promotion. You will complete a dissertation on a current issue in health and benefit from guest lectures, research opportunities and engagement with debates, all of which build critical thinking, employability and career prospects. This full time one-year programme is taught across one full day of back-to-back lectures, making it highly accessible for those with employment and other commitments.

Course requirements

Applicants should hold a Foundation Degree/HND/Level 5 qualification in an health-related field, ideally along with GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 Functional Skills). Mature students with relevant life or employment experience, or applicants with equivalent international qualifications, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Experience working in the health or care sectors is advantageous.

What will I do?

Level 6 Modules include: Healthcare Research Project Immunology Leadership and Management Health Promotion You will be fully supported by a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor.

What will it give me?

A full BSc (Hons) Degree in Healthcare Studies.

Materials needed

You will need all basic stationery items for studying. Students will also be made aware of any key texts / books which may be advisable to purchase for the programme. If this is the case, you will be notified of these during induction. A laptop computer would be advantageous however this is not essential as the College has dedicated IT facilities for degree students and adults.

What can I do when I finish?

Graduates may progress into roles such as Senior Support Worker, Care Manager, Public Health Practitioner, Assistant Practitioner, or Wellbeing Coordinator as well as potentially other roles within organisations such as the NHS. Further progression includes post-graduate study in areas such as nursing, midwifery, social work, allied health postgraduate routes, or master's study.

What next?

If you would like to apply for this exciting degree programme, then please apply via our website if you already attend Bishop Auckland College. You can also attend our next Higher Education Open Night - please check our website homepage for details of this.