Diploma in Health and Social Care
Why should I study this course??
If you would like to study for a degree but do not have the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE Diploma course could be for you. Access to HE Diploma courses attracts a diverse range of students and there is no upper age limit.
If you want to or already are working in a care environment then this course could open up opportunities for you. Social care is a sector crying out for skilled staff. Over two million more workers will need to be trained and recruited to meet the demand for staff in health and social care by 2022. If you want to improve your existing skills or progress academically then this course is for you. The course will cover the physiological effects of a specified condition and give you an understanding of the development of policies relating to care in the community. The course will take you from founding of the National Health Service to an understanding of the relationship between conventional medicine and complementary / alternative medicines and therapies.
Why should I study this course??
If you want to or already are working in a care environment then this course could open up opportunities for you. Social care is a sector crying out for skilled staff. Over two million more workers will need to be trained and recruited to meet the demand for staff in health and social care by 2022. If you want to improve your existing skills or progress academically then this course is for you. The course will cover the physiological effects of a specified condition and give you an understanding of the development of policies relating to care in the community. The course will take you from founding of the National Health Service to an understanding of the relationship between conventional medicine and complementary / alternative medicines and therapies.
You will need 5 GCSEs with at least a minimum of grade C in each of the subjects, which should include English language and Mathematics.
Please note that other factors will be taken into consideration prior to an interview being offered. If your GCSEs were taken more than 5 years ago, you may be advised to consider alternative study before starting this course.
Please include any information you feel would be relevant in assisting your application, such as academic study, relevant work experience and life skills (i.e. voluntary work). Only shortlisted applications will be invited in for an interview. It is therefore advisable to take time in providing as much detail as possible.
What will I achieve?
Presentation Skills
Producing a Written Assignment
Research and Referencing
English for Academic Study
Progression to higher education in:
BSc Health and Social Care Degree
BSc Social Care Degree
Other Health and Social Care Degrees
