Health and Social Care (Level 3 Extended Diploma)

This advanced practical and academic course is for people who wish to pursue a career in health sciences and related professions.

A career in healthcare is rewarding and filled with amazing opportunities to progress. It's also one of the UKs most varied, fastest growing and largest employment sectors.

Study units include:

• human lifespan development
• working in health and social care
• anatomy and physiology for health and social care
• enquires into current research in health and social care
• work experience in health and social care
• promoting public health

The course consists of 13 units of which 4 units are externally assessed (2 exams in year 1 and 2 exams in year 2). This qualification is equivalent to 3 x A Levels.

This extended diploma is a two-year course. Students begin with a Foundation Diploma in the first year and, upon successful completion, progress to the Extended Diploma in the second year.