Discover what drives human behaviour — and learn how to make a real difference in people’s lives. This exciting Level 3 Psychology with Health and Social Care course combines the scientific study of the mind with practical healthcare knowledge, giving you a powerful foundation for a wide range of careers. Whether you're interested in mental health, social work, counselling, or nursing, this course opens the door to meaningful and rewarding professional pathways.
You’ll explore how psychological theory connects with real-world care practices, gaining valuable insight into human development, behaviour, and wellbeing. Alongside academic learning, you’ll build essential skills in communication, empathy, and critical thinking — all highly sought after by employers in health, social care, and psychology-related fields. If you're passionate about understanding people and supporting others, this course is your first step toward a future that truly matters.
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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.
You will need to complete a DBS check.
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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
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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.
