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Health and Social Care Degrees

Start your career before you graduate by combining hands-on learning with industry standard facilities and placements in health boards and organisations.

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All courses, staff, facilities and supporting services are focussed on providing each student the best preparation possible for entering their career and progressing through their career.


  • Taught by experts with a diverse range of skills and experience including registered nurses, public health practitioners and policy consultants

  • Your study will encompass a breadth of services, including the NHS, social services and the third sectors.

  • We immerse you in the world of health and social care through debates, simulation exercises, law court scenarios, and role play scenarios.

  • We have close links with relevant partners in the sector meaning you can experience practice-based learning in your chosen area.


Health and Social Care Courses

Community Health and Wellbeing - CertHE

The Cert HE in Community Health and Wellbeing offers the opportunity to experience university life, develop strong study skills for higher education, and begin to engage in professional development for health careers.

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Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management - BSc (Hons)

A health, wellbeing and social care management degree assists students to recognise the necessity to lead with inspiration in this sector. It also helps aspiring managers to recognise their potential to apply skilful approaches.

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Why the University of South Wales?

Top in Wales for learning opportunities and student voice - National Student Survey 2023

Why the University of South Wales?

Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.  


Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Glyntaff campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


The University's Alfred Russell Wallace building set behind foliage.

Abstract close up shot of the George Knox building.

The University's Bernard Knight building.

Exterior shot of the University Clinical Simulation Centre, Tramsheds.

Aneurin Bevan building in Glyntaff, Pontypridd.

Upcoming Open Days

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Come and meet us on campus and see what make us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus and meet academics from your course.


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