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Health and Social Care Diplomas

Enhance your skill set with our health and social care diplomas of higher education. Choose from courses in health and social care, health sciences, healthcare practice, social care or counselling – ideal to boost your subject knowledge or career prospects. Completed in as little as 2–4 years, you can use the credit you gain towards a future honours degree.

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Diplomas of Higher Education (6)

  1. Diploma of Higher Education in Health and Social Care
  2. Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland)
  3. Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences
  4. Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling
  5. Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness
  6. Diploma of Higher Education Open

Foundation Degrees (2)

The same level as a Diploma of Higher Education, often with a more practical focus. If you live or work in Scotland, we’ll usually offer an equivalent Diploma of Higher Education.

  1. Foundation Degree in Counselling
  2. Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice