COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree at London Metropolitan University provides a structured program designed to develop knowledge, practical skills, and critical understanding across the health and social care sector. In the first year, students build a foundational understanding through modules such as Diversity in Health & Social Care, Human Growth & Development, Introduction to Health & Social Care, and Research & Academic Practice, which introduce key concepts, ethical considerations, and research methods. The second year focuses on developing professional and leadership skills with modules including Leadership in Health & Social Care, Preparing for Practice, Researching Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Society, and Understanding Public Health, preparing students to address sector challenges and work effectively in multidisciplinary environments. In the final year, students consolidate their learning and engage with more advanced topics, including Contemporary Approaches to Health & Social Care, Health Project, Global Health, Managing Health & Social Care, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and Public Health & Health Promotion. These modules combine theoretical study, research, and applied practice to enhance analytical, decision-making, and management skills. Across all three years, the program emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-world issues, supporting students to become competent, reflective, and adaptable professionals ready to pursue careers in health and social care or continue to postgraduate study.