Explore the fascinating connection between the mind, behaviour, and healthcare with our Level 3 Psychology with Health and Social Care course. This unique programme combines scientific study with practical healthcare applications, giving you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour — a crucial foundation for a wide range of rewarding careers in psychology, health, and social care. Whether you’re aiming for roles in mental health, social work, counselling, or beyond, this course equips you with the skills employers value most.
Your ability to understand motivation, critically analyse problems, develop thoughtful responses, and generate innovative ideas will also open doors in the creative industries, legal sector, government, and education. This course is perfect for ambitious students ready to make an impact in diverse professional fields.
To enhance your learning experience, you’ll benefit from our brand new, fully equipped healthcare ward — a realistic, hands-on environment where you can develop essential clinical and care skills. This state-of-the-art facility allows you to gain invaluable practical experience, preparing you confidently for the challenges of the workplace or higher education.
- Entry Criteria
4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English, maths and science.
Alternatively a Level 2 Diploma in a related field would be accepted along with English, maths and science at 4 or above.
- What will I study?
Modules can include:
- Working in Health and Social Care – understand the roles and responsibilities of working in the health and social care sector
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care – understand the structure and organisation of the human body
- Human Lifespan Development - understand the stages of development, as well as the factors that affect these stages
- Health psychology – understand how psychology contributes to the management of contemporary issues in health
- Psychological perspectives – understand how psychological perspectives are applied in health and social care settings
- Sociological perspectives – understand how social inequalities, demographic change, and patterns and trends affect health and social care delivery
- Future Prospects
Successful completion will set you up to progress to degree level study at university on a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Health or BSc in Education and Child Psychology. You’ll be heading towards a wide variety of potential career paths across both Psychology and Health and Social Care including:
Students should always check the entry requirements for each degree programme with the relevant higher education provider, as some degrees require specific combinations of qualifications or other industry accreditations as part of their entry requirements.