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Bachelor of Arts

in Health and Social Care

Code

TH6002

Duration

3 years

Intakes

February | August

Overview

Make a meaningful impact in communities by developing the skills and knowledge to support health and wellbeing across diverse settings. This degree combines academic study with practical learning, covering areas such as public health, social policy, safeguarding, and professional ethics. Students gain a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and communities, learning how to provide effective care, advocate for vulnerable groups, and promote social inclusion. With a focus on empathy, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice, the course equips graduates to work in healthcare, social services, community support, or progress to further specialist training.

Contact Info

Office of Admission
Baarerstrasse 71, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
+41 76 702 23 97
Mon - Fri 8:00-18:00

Programme Structure

Year 1
Semester 1
Credits
FIN101
Finance and Accounting
9
RES101
Academic Writing and Research Skills
6
MGT101
Business Operations
4
MGT102
Communication in Business
4
MGT103
Leading and Managing Teams
4
MGT104
Operating in a Global Context
4
MGT105
Risk Management
4
CSC101
Big Data Analytics
4
CSC102
Generative AI
4
GER101
German I
6
INT101
Internship
5
Year 2
Semester 2
Credits
HSC201
Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
6
HSC202
Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
6
HSC203
Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
4
HSC204
Team Management in Health and Social Care
8
HSC205
Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
4
RES201
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
4
CSC201
Fundamentals of Operating Systems
4
MGT202
Management of Human Resources
4
MGT203
Management of Human Resources
4
GER201
German II
6
INT201
Internship
5
Year 3
Semester 3
Credits
MGT304
Principles of Leadership and Management
4
HSC301
Resource Management in Health and Social Care
4
HSC302
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
4
FIN301
Financial Decision Making
4
BUS301
Sustainable Business Practices
4
RES302
Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
4
GER301
German III
6
WBP301
Work-based Project
15
Semester 4
Credits
LOG301
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
4
CSC301
Machine Learning
4
HSC303
Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings
4
HSC304
Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings
4
FIN303
Investment and Risk Management
4
GER302
German IV
6
WBP301
Work-based Project
15
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