Health and Social Care SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course is designed to provide you a comprehensive awareness of the challenges and opportunities within the health and social care sectors.
Developing an understanding of topics including dementia care, human development and health promotion, you'll explore how care is delivered across a range of settings. You'll also explore how safeguarding, infection control and the social influences impact health and wellbeing.
Preparing you for further study or employment, you'll also develop skills in communication, numeracy and technology that support your career in roles including:
- Nursing
- Social Care, Social Work, Allied Health Professions
- Health Promotion within the NHS, local authorities, and private sector organisations
Special features:
- Study a range of units specific to Health and Social Care
- Learn from experienced staff with industry knowledge
- Connect with employers through jobs fairs and guest lectures
- Supports progression onto further study
- Four National 5s BBDD or above (including English at Grade B or above)
OR
- A relevant SCQF Level 5 course
Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Course content includes:
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Information and Communication Technology
- Understanding of Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Caring for People with Dementia
- Stress and Stress Management
- HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections
- Child Protection: An Introduction
- Health, Safety and Protection Issues in Care Settings
- Care: Values and Principles
- Care: Social Influences
- Care: Human Development and Behaviour. Wellbeing and Mindfulness
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This course is delivered face to face on campus.
How long will my course last?
1 Year- UHI Moray
Start date
August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Additional costs
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application. If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver. If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees. Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of this course, you can progress on to further study including:
- HNC Healthcare Practice which can offer progression into BSc Nursing, and BSc Paramedic Practice
- HNC Social Services which can offer progression into BA Social Work
- BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies
Alternatively you can gain employment within the Health and Social Care settings including:
- care homes
- service users’ own homes
- day services
- housing support
This course is a good introduction for people considering a career in a health or social care setting.
Care, Social Worker, Social Services, Nurse, Nursing, Social Work, Support Worker, Healthcare
Apply for Health and Social Care SCQF Level 6
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.