Health and Social Care (=1 A Level)

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

Including English Language or English Literature GCSE grade 4

Science GCSE grade 4 preferred but not essential

Maths GCSE at grade 3 or above

This course is equivalent to one A-level.

All students will study:

Unit F090: Principles of health and social care

Unit F091: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care

Unit F092: Person centred approach to care

Unit F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions

Unit F094: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions

Unit F097: Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles

Please be aware that the themes and topics in Unit F090: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice may contain mentions of upsetting or difficult topics which are related to the subject, including references to the following:

Child protection and welfare

Safeguarding

Child abuse; physical abuse and injury, neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse.

Please be aware that the themes and topics in Unit F093: Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions may contain mentions of upsetting or difficult topics which are related to the subject, including references to the following:

Eating Disorders

Traumatic life events such as loss, bereavement and grief.

Please be aware that the themes and topics in Unit F094: Supporting People with long term physiological conditions that may contain mentions of upsetting or difficult topics which are related to the subject, including references to the following:

End of life care

Euthanasia

Learning is designed to help you connect theory with real-life health and social care practice, encouraging you to develop both academic knowledge and transferable skills.

2 exam units (F090 and F091)

4 coursework units (FO92, F093, F094, F097)

You'll receive regular feedback throughout the course to help you develop your knowledge, improve your assessment skills and achieve your full potential.

Students should have class materials for each lesson, and be able to meet their printing and photocopying costs as needed.

There are no specific restricted subject combinations for this course.

Health & Social Care combines particularly well with subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Applied Science, Criminology and English. Your final study programme will be discussed during guidance to ensure it supports your future ambitions.

This qualification supports progression to a wide range of higher education courses and career pathways, including:

Nursing

Midwifery

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Teaching

Paramedic Science

Public Health

Childhood Studies

Health and Social Care degrees

The qualification has been designed to prepare students for university progression and can support entry into a broad range of people-focused professions.

Students may have opportunities to enhance their learning through:

Guest speakers from health and care professions

Careers and progression events

University visits

Health and wellbeing campaigns

Volunteering opportunities

Wider college enrichment activities

These experiences help you develop valuable insight into the sector and strengthen future applications.