Sixth Form - Health and Social Care (FSFC)

Health and Social Care offers insight into how health impacts individuals in society. The course covers building positive relationships, equality, diversity and health and safety. Aimed at those pursuing careers in nursing, social work, public health or midwifery, it is equivalent to one A Level. Ideal for students wanting to develop skills and knowledge in Health and Social Care alongside their A Levels.

You will study four mandatory units:

• Principles of Health and Social Care
• Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
• Person-Centred Approach to Care
• Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions

You will also study two optional units from the following:

• Supporting People with Long Term Physiological Conditions
• Investigating Public Health
• Supporting People in Relation to Sexual Health, Pregnancy and Postnatal Health
• Supporting Health Nutrition and Lifestyles

A combination of two externally assessed exam units and four internally assessed coursework assignments.

Average GCSE point score of 5 or above including GCSE Grade 5 in English Language and Maths.

This course has a wide range of progression opportunities, which can lead to Higher Education courses such as:

• BSc Nursing (Adult/Child/Learning disabilities/Mental health)
• BSc Midwifery
• BSc Health and social care
• BSc Healthcare and Health Science
• BSc Health Sciences
• BSc Paramedic Science
• BSc Public Health and Wellbeing
• BA Social Work