Health and social care practitioners can make a profound difference to the lives of vulnerable people, working in a variety of settings including healthcare, education, and public health.

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree at Lincoln takes an integrated approach, combining policy and practice. It aims to develop the knowledge, skills, and values required to take on many of the new and emerging responsibilities within a range of care sectors.

Students are taught by researchers and academics with both practical experience and professional links in the sector. The School of Health and Social Care maintains close links with health trusts, local authorities, and numerous voluntary and private organisations to ensure that teaching is informed by the latest developments in practice and policy.

Placements

Although not engaged on a vocational programme with formally assessed placements, all students on the Health and Social Care course are required to acquire relevant work experience in a paid or voluntary setting.

This can be undertaken at home during the summer or during term time in Lincoln, and the surrounding areas. Students will be fully supported as they produce a written assignment about the organisation and plan their own professional development. Students are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs while on a study trip or placement.

Placements are not formally assessed, however, the work undertaken during any voluntary and paid placements in the first two years of the programme will inform the third year core module: Skills and Professional Development.

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry onto year one of a bachelor’s degree:

• Successful completion of an International Foundation programme
• Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for. Specific information on IB requirements can be found on individual undergraduate course pages.