HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Leadership and Management)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care Practice (Leadership and Management)
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Course Overview
Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences Limited offers HND in Health and Social Care Practice with the approval of Pearson BTEC. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the Health and Social Care sector.
BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector.
Learners are attracted to these strong vocational programmes of study that meet individual progression needs either into employment or further study for a degree or professional course.
Study Mode
Full Time
Level of Course
Level 5
Learners
240 Credits
Duration
2 Years
Awarding Body
Pearson Edexcel
Start Date: New intakes each January / April / September
| Awarding Body | Pearson Edexcel |
| Course | Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care Practice |
| Pathway | Leadership and Management |
| Level of Course | HND is a Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree). There is an embedded level-4 exit qualification, the Higher National Certificate (HNC). |
| Number of Credit Hours | Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed at least 240+ credits. On completion of HNC, the student will have completed at least 120+ credits. |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| BTEC HNC (1 Year) |
The HNC is a level-4 qualification delivered over one year and is also an embedded component of the HND; however, HNC can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. If a student opts to take the HNC, the student would be eligible for this after the successful completion of seven level 4 modules (units) offered in the first year. |
| BTEC HND (2 Years) |
The HND is a level 5 qualification delivered over two years, the first year at level 4 and the second year at level 5. If a student opts to take the HND, the student will be eligible for an HND after the successful completion of 13 modules (units) offered in the course. |
| Work experience / Placement requirements | To pass year 1 effectively, a student has to complete at least 225 hours of work experience / placement. This is followed by completing additional 225 hours of work experience / placement in year 2. In total, HND requires at least 450 hours of work experience / placement in healthcare, social care or community settings and assessment is through submission of portfolios. |
| Attendance | Full-time students are required to attend 21 hours per week in term time. |
| Self-study requirements | An average of 8-10 hours of home or self-study time per week for this programme is recommended in addition to attendance. |
| Exemptions | No exemptions are allowed for this programme. |
What Could These Qualifications Lead To?
The Level 4 HNC provides a solid grounding in Health, Social Care, and Community Practice, which students can build on if they decide to continue their studies. The Level 5 HND enables students to specialise, or to continue to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study.
Once students have achieved the Level 5 HND, they can develop their careers in health, social care, and community practice sectors by:
The Level 5 HND is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant undergraduate health, social care, and community practice-related courses, for example:
After completing a Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC or Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Leadership and Management), students may also progress directly into employment.
Employability and Academic Study Skills
Employability or transferrable skills in addition to academic study skills are vital to increase students’ career prospects and contribute to their personal development. Therefore, this course supports students in developing the key skills, qualities, strengths that employers are looking for as below:
Students also benefit from opportunities for deeper learning, where they can make connections between different study units and select areas of interest for detailed study and, hence, can develop the knowledge and academic study skills (listed below) they need to progress to degree programmes:
- Active research
- Effective writing
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Preparing for exams
- Using digital technology
Course Contents
The award is made up of 13 units as listed below:
Mandatory core units
Specialist Units
Teaching & Learning Strategies
Teaching takes place through practical and theoretical classes, lectures, seminars, workshops, data analysis sessions, discussions, tutorials, industry, and community visits. The student learns through these and through individual and small group self‐managed activities, including resource‐based learning and online learning support through the VLE.
Teaching is linked directly with professional practice and research, both of which directly inform and enhance course content and delivery. Visiting professionals contribute to the course delivery with full-time staff and are vital to providing the student with access to current professional practices and issues developing student’s employability skills and knowledge.
Mont Rose College has a breadth of expertise within the team, all of whom complement their theory sessions with practical examples that are relevant to the student’s individual needs on the course.
Seminars and tutorials make up a supportive network, which is complemented by the virtual learning centre. Whether at home or on campus, help is not far away.
Assessment
Assessment takes the form of an assignment carried out after the unit (or part of the unit) has been delivered. An assignment may take a variety of forms, including practical and written. It is a distinct activity completed independently by students (alone or in a team).
Each module or unit in the programme has a set of learning outcomes (LOs) and each LO is based on a sub-set of assessment criteria (ACs), which the learner will need to demonstrate to pass the module. Students will undertake one or more pieces of assessment (assessment items) for each module or unit and need to show in work presented for assessment that the ACs are met leading to the attainment of the LOs effectively. This will evidence that standards are consistent in the qualification and student’s understanding, practical skills, and the vocational qualities necessary for the qualification are adequately and appropriately assessed.
Assessment items are designated as practical, presentations, and coursework. The work presented by the student for assessment is varied and could include:
- Essays
- Oral and written reports
- Practical demonstrations
- Data analyses
- Case studies
- Reflective activities where the student looks back over her/his experiences, analyse them with the assistance of relevant theory and reflective tools and learn from the experience
- Online discussions that the students have had with their peers, tutors, and invited contributors to the programme
- Journals, blogs, and logbooks
- Plans (e.g., action plans, plans for the group activities)
- Presentations
- Portfolios of evidence
Entry Requirements
Pearson sets no formal admission requirements. According to them the College is responsible for ensuring that prospective students have a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
As per Pearson’s guidance, Mont Rose College recruits students with strong academic achievement from all educational backgrounds.
The general admission criteria are likely to be the following:
- a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care
- a GCE Advanced Level profile (A level) that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades 9 to 4 and/or A* to C (or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English. For some pathways, science will be an advantage.
- T Levels qualification (related to health and/or social care)
- an access to a Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution.
- other related Level 3 qualifications obtained in the UK (related to health and/or social care)
- relevant work experience in health and/or social care, supported with valid evidence justifying work experience, a CV, and a letter of employment, is required. The prospective student is also required to complete the Enhanced Form, which will provide the prospective student with an opportunity to discuss work experience in detail.
- an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
- Where the prospective student does not have a level 3 qualification from the UK, the candidate has to meet the English language requirements set by Pearson, including IELTS 5.5 or PTE 51 or CEFR B2.
A current enhanced DBS Certificate is required for admission. The applicants should not have a criminal background which might prevent them from working with young people or vulnerable adults.
In addition to the above, candidates must pass an admission interview.
The College may wish to consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a Pearson BTEC Higher National, through Recognition of Prior Learning.
English Language Requirements for International Students
Both international (Tier-4) students and European Union (EU) students must demonstrate English language proficiency by passing an English test or by providing a background approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). They should have a CEFR B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Restrictions on Learner Entry
The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for learners aged 18 years and over.
Start Date: New intakes each January/April/September
Total Course Duration: 2 years
Pearson Qualifications
On successful completion of the HND course, students can gain entry to the final year of an undergraduate degree course at any University in the UK, which accepts Pearson qualifications. They can also obtain admission into the university for a three-year level 6 qualification in professions related to Health and Social Care, including a qualification in social work. There is also an opportunity for progression in employment to take up a managerial or supervisory role within the sector.
Fees
Home Students
Tuition fees:
The tuition fee for the academic year 2025-26 is £9,535 for the new entrants and £9,250 for the continuing students (entering the second year of study).
The tuition fee for the academic year 2026-27 is £9,790 for the new entrants and continuing students (entering the second year of study).
The tuition fee for the academic year 2027-28 is £10,050 for the new entrants and continuing students (entering the second year of study).
Overall cost for students entering 2nd year HND in 2025-26 is £19,325
Overall cost for students entering 2nd year HND in 2026-27 is £19,840
Other fees:
Other course related costs can be found in Section 7 of the Student Fee Policy
Pearson fee for HND registration is paid by the College at the time of student enrolment.
For the majority of students, the course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/
To check your student finance eligibility, please get in touch with the finance team at E: studentfinance@mrcollege.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Leadership and Management), please download the application form from https://mrcollege.ac.uk/apply-online/, complete and return it to Mont Rose College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference, and copy of passport to the College via scanned copies delivered by email to admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk or, by post at Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.
Study Location: Mont Rose College, Shakespeare House, 267 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4TG, United Kingdom.
