About the course…
Want to become a leader in the NHS, health charities, social organisations or another care-related role? Our course in Health and Social Care will allow you to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector.
You will complete two examined units and one internally assessed unit. You will then select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units will give you the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop your health and social care knowledge.
This qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Levels such as Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for those who wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.
Why study with us?
- Train in our new healthcare suites which replicate a hospital ward to compliment your classroom learning.
- You will benefit from excellent facilities including high specification laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest medical study materials.
- You will undertake an external work placement with a local employer, enabling you to apply your learning. The placement will support your engagement, insight and connections for your future career within the industry.
Where Health and Social Science can take you
This qualification will be taken alongside other courses as part of a two–year programme of learning. This will enable you to progress to a degree programme chosen from a range of programmes in or linked to the health and social care sector. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses.
Want to stay local? At the University of Suffolk at East Coast College, we offer degree courses such as Applied Care Practice and Additional Support Needs, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. As well as higher education, this study programme will also enable you to gain employment in the health sector or apply for relevant apprenticeships, for example in the NHS.