Health Studies
Course summary
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? BTEC Health and Social Care offers a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. It is a highly successful course which stretches students and gives you a varied insight into the world of health and social care. The BTEC Health and Social Care course, when combined with A levels, offers an excellent route to university for a variety of degrees. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is the perfect way to start on a journey into a career in Health & Social Care. You will examine different areas of care, so you can understand which career path and field of work suits you best. The Health & Social Care department has a team of teachers who come from departments such as PE and Psychology and thus are able to provide a full spectrum of specialisms within the Health and Social Care sector and have years of experience both working and teaching in the area within the sixth form. Teachers will help you develop your skills and knowledge and turn what can start as just an interest in a career in helping others into a vocation. Amongst the modules studied on the course are: Human life span development; Meeting individual care & support needs, Working in Health & Social Care; Psychological perspectives. You will be assessed by coursework; controlled assessments; externally set exam.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 4 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Physics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 4 in GCSE English, Maths and Science
Am I eligible?
Eligibility:Sign in to check eligibilitySign in and add your predicted grades to check this course against them — no verdict is implied without your grades.
Assessment
Key Stage 5 is similar, students sit two external exams over the two years and complete two internally assessed units of coursework. Key Stage 5: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html
Ready to Apply?
About School
100%
