HND (Higher National Diploma) in Healthcare

Course Overview

The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people across a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a rewarding career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen path.

Our HND in Health and Social Care Practice offers a strong foundation in understanding the healthcare environment in England through a combination of practical study and work-based experience. As part of the programme, you’ll complete a work placement in a health and social care setting—equipping you with the essential practical skills and real-world knowledge needed to thrive in this sector.

By studying our HND in Health and Social Care Practice, you’ll develop transferrable skills that can be applied across various roles in the healthcare field. It also serves as an excellent stepping stone for progressing to undergraduate study in areas such as health and social care or public health.

If you’re already employed in healthcare, this qualification provides the opportunity to enhance your current role by deepening your knowledge, improving your skills, and helping you map out a clear path for future career growth.

Are you looking to start a career in the healthcare sector?
Do you want to specialise in a particular area of healthcare practice?
Are you committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

This qualification delivers all the foundational knowledge and skills you need to build a fulfilling and successful career in healthcare.

Gain 450 Hours of Work Placement Experience

As part of this programme, you’ll benefit from 450 hours of work placement across two years—giving you invaluable hands-on experience. You’ll be able to apply the theories learned in class directly to real-world scenarios, enhancing both your understanding and employability.

Justeducated students have gained experience at reputable organisations such as:

Birmingham Children’s Trust
Manchester Prime Care
Omega Health Care Solutions
Quality Care Resourcing
Sanctuary Care
St Catherines Care Home
Sweaty Betty Foundation
Vestacare
Wigan Stars

Curriculum

Year 1 Modules:

Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 credits)
Explore how attitudes toward public health have evolved and the impact these changes have on policy and practice.
Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice (15 credits)
Learn the principles of person-centred care and how to deliver services rooted in empathy and ethical values.
Developing Leadership Skills (15 credits)
Gain essential leadership skills for managing teams and driving improvements in healthcare settings.
Developing Professional Practice (30 credits)
Engage in work-based learning to develop core professional competencies through real-world experience.
Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
Understand how to critically apply research and evidence in day-to-day healthcare decisions.
Planning Care in Practice (15 credits)
Learn to assess patient needs and plan holistic care tailored to individual health outcomes.
Teamwork and Communication (15 credits)
Develop effective communication and collaboration skills vital for multidisciplinary care environments.

Year 2 Modules:

Establishing Professional Practice (30 credits)
Build on your first-year experience with more responsibility and reflection in a work-based setting.
Facilitating Change for Quality Care (15 credits)
Learn strategies for managing and leading change to improve service quality in health and social care.
Growing Careers in Health and Care (15 credits)
Explore professional development opportunities and map out your career path in the healthcare sector.
Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research (Pearson-set) (30 credits)
Conduct a research project focused on innovation and service improvement, with active participation in the workplace.
Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching Others (15 credits)
Discover how to support others in their development and take on mentoring roles within a care setting.
Leading Quality Care (15 credits)
Focus on high-level leadership skills needed to ensure quality, safety, and compliance in healthcare delivery.

This structured and supportive learning journey at Justeducated will prepare you for a meaningful and impactful career in health and social care.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and meet the following criteria:

Hold a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate
Demonstrate English language proficiency: GCSE Grade 4/C or CEFR Level B2.

If you do not hold this qualification, you can take an English test provided at a Justeducated campus.
Successfully pass an academic interview

Applicants Aged 21 and Over

We welcome applications from mature students (21+) who may not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate:

A strong commitment to studying this subject
Relevant academic, professional, or vocational experience in a related field
English language proficiency: GCSE Grade 4/C or CEFR Level B2

If you do not have this qualification, you can take an English test at a Justeducated campus.

Important Information

An Enhanced DBS check is typically required before starting the course. This is essential for work placements, as it ensures suitability to work with children, vulnerable adults, or those requiring care and support.
You will also be required to submit your CV prior to the start of the course.

Next Steps

Complete your application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
Send your supporting documents when requested by Justeducated.
Attend a panel interview to assess your application.
Justeducated will make a final decision regarding your admission.

Fees & Funding

Fees

Course Name	Fees for June 2025 Intake	Fees from August 2025 (New and Existing Students)
HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Pearson)	£6,000 per year	£6,355 per year

Following the UK Government’s announcement regarding tuition fee changes for Undergraduate students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025, Justeducated has updated the fee information accordingly.

Please note:
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students, in line with inflation as determined by the government.

Funding Your Studies

You may be eligible to borrow money from the UK Government to support your studies through:

A Tuition Fee Loan – to cover the full cost of your tuition fees
A Maintenance Loan – to help with your living costs while you study

These financial support options are designed to make higher education more accessible.

For full details, please visit our Fees & Funding page.

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