Health & Social Care

BTEC Health & Social Care

Please note: To study this course, you must meet the general Sixth Form entry requirements as well as the subject-specific entry requirements listed below.

View General Sixth Form Entry Requirements

YEAR 12

U2 Working in Health and Social Care (Examined Unit)

U5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

U7 Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

YEAR 13

U1 Human Lifespan Development (Examined Unit)

U4 Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (External Assessment)

U6 Work Experience in Health and Social Care

U7 Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

U8 Promoting Public Health

Students complete either a Diploma (2 A Levels), or the Extended Diploma (3 A Levels). 

The Diploma has a total of 8 units: 4 are examined; 4 are coursework assessed. 

Why Study?

The combination of human development and health through each life stage; community inclusion through support and intervention, in an expanding and ageing population. 

Studying Health and Social Care will equip students with the knowledge to question lifestyle factors like diet, work/life balance, relationships, employment, housing, and relate these to how each affects our health and wellbeing throughout each stage in our lives. 

The subject integrates sociology, psychology, ethics and health education in the context of human growth and development.

Entry Requirements

Grade 4 in English. If studied at Key Stage 4, a Merit in Level 2 Health & Social Care is also required.