BTEC Health and Social Care
Course summary
In Year 12 students study units at Bentley Wood such as – 1. Working in Health and Social Care (Examination). The roles and responsibilities of professionals in health and social care and the professional guidelines they must follow 2. Sociological Perspectives (Coursework). Investigating how different sociological perspectives view health inequalities in our society 3. Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care (Coursework). To understand how to follow policies of health and safety and duty of care in a health and social care setting. In Year 13 students study units at Bentley Wood such as – 1. Research in Health and Social Care (Externally Assessed Unit). The importance of rigorous research in health and social care, how this is conducted and what implications this has for the future of the profession. 2. Public Health (Coursework). The initiatives that the government have produced to make our nation healthier, and the success of these strategies. 3. Caring for Individuals with Dementia (Coursework). Investigating the different types of dementia, their treatments and the impact on the types of care strategies provided.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Health and Social Care | Grade L2M in Health and Social Care (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
Health and Social Care Alternative route | Grade L2M in Health and Social Care (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at C or above, including grade 5+ in English Language and Mathematics. 6 in the subject is desirable
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