Health Studies

Course summary

Throughout the course you will study a variety of topics and build upon your knowledge and understanding of the world of Health, Social Care and Early Years. The nature of the course not only gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding, it also allows you to improve your research and application skills, organisational skills and time management. You will develop personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance at university and in working life. The BTEC Level 3 in Health & Social Care is run over two years and content is broken down into four units, with two being externally assessed. The size of each unit is determined by how many guided learning hours (GLH) have been allocated for delivery. To successfully complete the course, you must complete a total of 360 GLH. You must complete the selected four units in order to fulfill the course requirements. Units studied over the 2 years: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (90 GLH). Unit 2: Working in Health & Social Care (120 GLH). Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (90 GLH). Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care (60 GLH).