Applicants must: (a) satisfy the University’s general entry requirements and (b) have attained grade A, B or C at GCSE level in 5 subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification and (c) provide evidence of competence in numeracy and literacy (GCSE grade C or above or equivalent - this requirement may be met within (b) and (d) hold a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related Level 3 subject area, or 1 GCE A Level pass or equivalent (with a minimum of 48 UCAS points) OR as an alternative to (a), (b), (c) and (d): (e) Provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Non-standard admission will be agreed with the University Faculties. All applicants must also satisfy Enhanced Disclosure from Access NI. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

All modules undertaken will have a number of assessment activities including written assignments, reports, oral presentations, reflective journals and examinations.

Upon successful completion of the course students may be able to progress to Year 3 part-time of either BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing at Ulster University. Students may also be eligible to apply to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy programme at Ulster University. In addition, upon successful completion of the FdSc in Health and Social Care students can also apply for admission to Year 1 of a range of Allied Health Profession Degree programmes including Nursing, Social Work and Community Youth Work as well as a range of Social and Life Science Degrees including Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Criminology and many more. Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s admission and progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

All applicants must satisfy Enhanced Disclosure from Access NI at a cost of £35. During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £250 per year.