Health Studies

Course summary

This qualification aims to provide an introduction to study of the sector and is for the student interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme. The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is equivalent to two A-levels. Eight units will be covered throughout this course, six mandatory units and two optional units. It takes two years to complete. There will be three exam units, that are 1 hour 30 minutes and five assignment units that need to be completed in order to gain the qualification.