Health Studies

Course summary

BTEC Health and Social Care is a vocational qualification that relates to all aspects of health and social care in the UK. The programme prepares you to pursue a career in health care, social care or childcare, giving you knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare for employment or further study. The qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: • Human Lifespan Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs. Health and Social Care explores similar themes to social science subjects such as Psychology and Sociology, but with a vocational focus. After this qualification, students can progress directly into employment or on to higher study.