Health and Social Care

One of the biggest advantages of studying health and social care at Bolton is the state-of-the-art £31 million Bolton One building. Facilities such as the Clinical Simulation Suite ensure your learning is both current and relevant. Other facilities that will be accessible to you include:

• A Social Learning Zone

• Life Lounge

• Group study rooms

• A Student Hub that offers academic and pastoral support

• Unlimited access to IT facilities

Our university has been ranked number one in the North West for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2020, thanks to the excellent personal and academic support we provide in our student-centred friendly environment. Career development and employability skills are core elements of our programmes, which include work placements and potential employment opportunities.

For those of you who are aiming to begin a career in the healthcare sector, our courses will provide an opportunity to study alongside, and collaborate with, students who are already health and social care practitioners. If you are already working in this sector, a health and social care degree from the University of Bolton can enhance your career progression. You will learn skills and techniques that will provide you with a lifelong vocation and you will be able to enjoy a career where you can provide valuable care to those in need.

The courses at Bolton are delivered by staff with vast experience from across health and social care, which provides a rich learning mix and readies students for a fulfilling career. Here’s a small overview of what you can expect from the courses:

• Regular guest lectures from professionals and service providers

• Personal tutoring to meet individual student needs

• Inclusion of the latest research into the curriculum, as undertaken by the academic staff

• Opportunity to study alongside, and collaborate with, students who are already health and social care practitioners

There are several career options that you can consider after completing any of these health and social care courses at the University of Bolton, such as (please note that some roles may require additional qualifications and/or work experience for entry):

• Health and social care services

• Public health

• Adult guidance and care with older people, people with learning disabilities/physical disabilities and mental health issues/specialist non-clinical provision

• Leadership in health and social care

• Social work

• Counselling

• Community development

• Teaching and training

If you have any more questions about studying at the University of Bolton, our award-winning student services team are here to put your mind at ease about any queries related to accommodation, finance, funding, health and well-being, disability support or anything else you may need.