City & Islington College

Course Details

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Sciences)

Course Description

This course offers you a great opportunity to study Health Science. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. You will also take part in a mandatory work experience placement to give you a better understanding of the industry and the roles within it. The emphasis is on continuous assessment, rather than end-of-year examinations.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

On completion, you can study a range of health related degree courses, such as Nursing, Genetics, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Applied Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical or Biological Sciences, Radiology, Social Work, Chiropody, Teaching and Health Services Management. Where appropriate, students may opt to do Higher National Diploma courses or consider employment in the Health Services.




BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Sciences) City & Islington College