During the course you will learn about values of care in relation to physical, intellectual, emotional and social aspects of health and social care.  Individual units will include:

• Person-centred approach to care (Mandatory NEA coursework 50 Guided Learning Hours)
• Principles of health and social care (Mandatory external examination 80 Guided Learning Hours)
• Supporting people with mental health conditions (Mandatory NEA coursework 50 Guided Learning Hours)
• Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (Mandatory external examination 80 Guided Learning Hours)
• Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health (Optional NEA coursework 50 Guided Learning Hours)
• Supporting people with long-term physiological conditions (Optional NEA coursework 50 Guided Learning Hours)

There are external examinations and assessed pieces of written work completed under supervised conditions, based on the number of guided learning hours chosen for each individual unit.  These units will develop your understanding of the application of psychology, biological sciences, health and social care practice and provision and equality and diversity legislation used in the services. 

For this qualification, students must complete six units:

• Two mandatory externally assessed units
• Two mandatory NEA units
• Two optional NEA units

The individual units will be assessed as a combination of NEA and external examinations.

• Visiting speakers with specialist knowledge in the sector from local health, social care and early years providers;
• Additional Speakers for Schools and UCAS webinars suggested to students focussing around careers in Nursing and Midwifery;
• Links to news articles and TV documentaries, TED talks, national and international webinars, podcasts and related conferences such as The Mental Health and Wellbeing Show;
• Links to the Medical Mavericks Academy which is an online platform showcasing a wide range of careers available in the NHS;
• Students are signposted to MOOCS related to health, social care and early years;
• Extension material on Study Directory going beyond the OCR framework of the course;
• Encourage students to help in the local community;
• Broadcasts from universities relating to health, social care and early years career related courses.

Health & Social Care goes well with subjects including psychology, sociology, biology, medical science, criminology, law, business and more! If you are thinking of going on to a career in the health or medical sector, we would advise taking medical science or a social sciences subject.

Our students enter a range of different careers and courses following the AAQ in Health & Social Care. Popular post-college courses include nursing and midwifery. We aim to provide students with information on a range of different career options within the Health Care, Social Care and Childcare sectors. 

You can find the prep work for this course at prepwork.farnborough.ac.uk. 

Q: How do the grades convert to UCAS points?

A: The grades are pass, merit, distinction and distinction* and these grades have a UCAS Tariff.

Q: Which subjects go well together with health and social care?

A: The following subjects go well with health and social care: sociology, psychology, criminology, law, business studies, biology and medical science.

Q: How many exams are there for this subject?

A: There are two examinations in the first year, and one in the second year.  

Q: Apart from the two exams, how else will I be assessed in this course?

A: You will complete 4 NEAs, two in the first year and two in the second year.  These will be completed in class under teacher supervision. 

Q: What career pathways does the subject lead to?

A: The subject often leads to a wide variety of vocational career pathways such as primary teaching, nursing and midwifery, social work, counselling and physiotherapy