Health & social care
Discover our range of health & social care courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
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Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in health & social care at the University. Discover our undergraduate courses below.
Students applying for health and social care courses may be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which provides a non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per academic year, plus an additional £2,000 for students who have parental responsibility. An additional £1,000 allowance is available for students studying a specialist subject. Contact our Money Advice Team for further information.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in health & social care at the University. Discover our postgraduate courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
Higher and degree apprenticeships
Higher and degree apprenticeships are a great and cost-effective way for employers to upskill their staff, and for individual learners to obtain both a higher qualification and professional skills.
Open days
Book an open day to find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step.
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities including our clinical study rooms and mock hospital wards.
School and facilities
Mock ward
Our hospital ward is set up exactly like a real one, allowing students to practice their patient care and clinical skills.
The paramedic skills lab is used by students to practice skills such as CPR.
Physiotherapy labs
Practice techniques in treatment rooms, rehabilitation space, a hospital ward, multiple laboratories, a strength and conditioning suite, a fitness suite and a simulated ‘home’ environment.
Willow house
Used by our social work students, experience home visits and gain confidence within our mock house set up.