Health Studies

Course summary

This Level 3 BTEC qualification in Health and Social Care has been designed with employers and representatives from higher education and professional bodies. In this way, the qualification covers all the knowledge and skills that are required for working in the health and social care sector. Students will undertake 8 units of study during this programme that cover a range of contemporary topics in health and social care. These range from theoretical principles of how individuals grow and develop, how we monitor the health of the public to examining healthcare research. All students will be offered opportunities to undertake work experiences in a care setting. Although this is not a mandatory requirement of the programme, it is highly recommended as a means of developing skills and expertise needed for entry into future employment or higher education.