Health Studies

Course summary

Students who are interested in a career in the health and social care sector, or who want to develop a range of workplace skills. The course is recognised by employers and universities and so is suitable for students who want to continue to university or begin their career following completion of the Diploma. You do not need to have studied Health & Social Care at level 2 to take up this course. The course explores the knowledge and skills needed by professionals in the health and social care sector. There are several compulsory units and then a small choice from a list of optional units. Typical units include: • Human Lifespan development • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Working in Health and Social Care • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Promoting Public Health • Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care • Sociological perspectives