Health Studies

Course summary

Health & Social care is a term that relates to services that are available from health and social care providers. This subject focuses on understanding the human body, psychological theories on human development, promoting public health and meeting individual care and support needs. This course will develop your understanding of the way you can change people’s lives as well as allowing you to progress to further study or employment within a variety of care settings. It will allow you to pursue a career in healthcare, which focuses on helping people who are having problems with their physical/mental health. Also, into careers such as social care where you can help the most vulnerable people in your community.