Health & Social Care at The Open University

Our curriculum focuses on meeting the needs of the health and social care sector by providing professionally relevant learning as well as developing high-calibre practitioners. 

Whether you aspire to get into a career in health and social care, develop further in your role, refresh your skills or hone your leadership abilities, we can offer you something.

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What can I study?

Working in health and social care can be incredibly rewarding, but it is also challenging. Services and roles are changing and there are increased demands on staff to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care and to develop new skills and keep up-to-date.

You may be looking to improve your career ambitions, develop your leadership and management skills, or even just looking to refresh your knowledge or increase your understanding of the sector. Whatever your needs we have something to help you on your journey.

Dare to dream big and you'll be amazed at what you can learn.

Kim Riches, OU graduate

Qualifications in England

Single health and social care modules

Level 1

Level 2

What's OU study like?

Our unique methods mean you don't have to put your life on hold to get a qualification. You can study at home, at work or on the move.

You'll get regular support from your tutor and student support team, who'll give guidance, advice and feedback.

Can I do it?

We can help you work out how much time you have and understand the skills you need.

Most of our undergraduate courses have no formal entry requirements. If you have the commitment we'll support you every step of the way.

Fees and funding

We keep our fees as low as possible and offer a wide range of funding and flexible payment options to make study more affordable than you might think.

Your fees include OU course materials, tutor support, assessments and exams.

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