Health & Social Care

  • Human Lifespan Development (External)
  • Healthy Living (External)
  • Health and Social Care Value
  • Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care

    Work experience is an integral part of the course and students will be supported to find a work placement.
  • Entry requirements

    4 GCSEs grade 3 (grade D) or above preferably including both English & maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification at merit/distinction or above.

  • Who is the course for?

    This course has been designed to provide a broad education as a basis for further training, further and high education or for moving into employment in health and social care. Students develop the general skill, knowledge and understanding.

  • Study methods

    Full time study 4 days in college and 1 day in work placement.

  • How is the course assessed?

    The course is assessed both externally (2 units) and internally. Internally assessed units includes mixture of written assessment, recording/observations of practical work and presentations.

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    Employment in a relevant health and social care setting or community work.

  • Where Next – Further Studies

    Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care or the Level 3 National in Children’s Play, Learning and Development.

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course choose one of these methods:

    >> Online - click the Apply Now button, fill out the form and submit
    >>Post - download an application form here , or use the form in the prospectus. Fill it out and return it to:
    Student Records/Admissions, Uxbridge College, Park Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1NQ.

    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2023

Starts 4 September 2023

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Uxbridge Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00