HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Are you interested in a career in the Health and Social Care sector? Want a mix of practical learning and theory ? Looking for a qualification that directly develops the applied skills required for university and the workplace?
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grades 4–9. These must include English Language and other supporting subjects. You also need a grade 3 or above in Maths, English Literature and Science.
Extra entry requirements:
- Double: Grade 3/3 in Combined Science.
- Triple: Grade 4/4 in Combined Science.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: BTEC National Diploma (double) or BTEC Extended Diploma (triple)
EXAM BOARD: Pearson
LENGTH: 2 Years
This course is the equivalent to studying two or three A Levels.
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
This course provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, focusing on the core principles and practices of the health and social care sector. Units cover a combination of human biology, human development, and professional care principles.
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
The structure is balanced to develop a range of skills, assessed through both external and internal methods.
External assessment (approx 50%): formal exams or externally set tasks, assessing your core knowledge and understanding (e.g. Human Lifespan, Anatomy and Physiology).
Internal assessment (approx 50%): coursework, including assignments, case studies, research projects, and skills demonstrations.
ASSESSMENT
- External Assessment – Approximately 50%: Formal exams or externally set tasks, assessing your core knowledge and understanding.
- Internal Assessment – Approximately 50%: Coursework, including assignments, case studies, research projects, and skills demonstrations.
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
The course is designed to equip you with the transferable skills valued by both universities and employers in the health and social care field and beyond.
Some potential career pathways include: Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability), Social Work, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Public Health, Teaching/Education, and Care Management.