Health & Social Care
There is so much to learn about people in order to properly understand how to care for and support them.
If you choose to study Health and Social care , you will have the opportunity to train in our exceptional industry standard facilities where you will learn and develop a variety of practical skills to support your next steps on you career pathway in addition you will develop you theoretical knowledge of a variety of topics to include life stages, psychological perspective and human anatomy and physiology, providing you with everything you need to understand and care for both adults and children. You will also learn about equality, diversity and rights in care work, professional values, planning and supporting and protecting adults.
If you have a passion for helping people and an interest in working in the health and social care sector, then this is the course for you!
For more information about the T Level qualification in Health, see our T Levels section.
Study at Level:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- Science
- Safeguarding
- Personal care
- Caring for adults and children
- Life stages
- Physiological disorders
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Equality and diversity
- Professional values
- Supporting and protecting adults
Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.
Entry Level 3 Programmes
No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.
Level 1 Programmes
GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.
Level 2 Programmes
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.
Progressing to each level of study
Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.
Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.
Students who study Health and Social Care; will complete work experience as part of their programme this help to provide real life experiences and an incite into varied careers in this sector; Students have opportunity to complete work experience in a number of settings to include, care homes, schools, nurseries, day centres for adults with learning difficulties, residential settings for the elderly, hospital or other medical settings.
During your time on the Health & Social Care course, you will have the opportunity to visit care providers, care homes, medical museums and more.
Career Opportunities:
- Nurse
- Midwife
- Ambulance care assistant
- Home carer
- Physiotherapist
- Social worker
University & Further Studies:
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Health and Social Care
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Counselling
