Overview

Healthcare Professions Support HNC

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare for England is to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and improve the career prospects of those who take them. This course will prepare students for further study or training in healthcare-related fields

A student-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on developing the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills the student will need to succeed in employment and higher education.

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Important information

Number of contact hours:

2 days a week

Expected self-study:

You will be expected to study in your own time – hours to be confirmed by your tutor.

Regulatory body:

Pearson

Course information

  • Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or a related subject
  • Maths and English at grade 4 or above

Core units:

  1. Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
  2. Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
  3. Supporting the Individual journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
  4. Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
  5. Principles of Health Education
  6. Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths
  7. Applied Anatomy and Physiology

BTEC L4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England.

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of assignments that are set and assessed internally, and Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres.

Progression to the HND / top-up degree.

UCAS code

HSC5

Trips/ work placements

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in healthcare settings.

Access to University students at Bedford College
Applying to more than one institution?

Apply through UCAS

If you would like to apply to more than one institution, then you can ‘Apply through UCAS’.

Otherwise, click on ‘Apply Now‘ to apply directly to us.

Stuck on how to apply to UCAS? Find out more with the UCAS application guide.

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Available Courses
Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: 17/09/2026
Type: HE
Length: 1 year
Day(s):
Time(s): 9:15am - 4:45pm
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Fees: £7,500.00 Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.
Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Main Campus
Starts: 19/09/2026
Type: HE
Length: 1 year
Day(s):
Time(s):
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Fees: £7,500.00 Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.

Funding Information

You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees.

Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.

Financial Support for Higher Education

If you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.