Health and Social Care

Are you interested in becoming a leader in the NHS, health charities, social organisations, or another care-related role? Our Health and Social Care course offers a comprehensive investigation into the sector, allowing you to complete two examined units and two internally assessed units.

These units will enhance your applied knowledge and understanding of health and social care.

This qualification is designed to complement A Levels, linking well with subjects like Psychology, Biology, or English, and serves as a pathway to higher education and employment. As a theory-based qualification, you will study human lifespan and development, applying this knowledge to real-world scenarios for exam preparation.

Your coursework portfolio will focus on the principles of health and social care, emphasising values and a person-centered approach to working with vulnerable individuals. Additionally, the summer exam will cover human biology and health, including body systems and energy processes, equipping you with essential knowledge and skills for a career or degree in healthcare. The second coursework portfolio will promote health education, exploring relevant theories and models.

Must meet overall entry criteria for AAQ study

Grade 4+ in GCSE Science

This qualification will be taken alongside other courses as part of a two-year programme of learning. For example, A Level Biology, Psychology and AAQ Medical Science. 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.