Part-Time Course Guide
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Health Studies (Health Science pathway) (Level 3 National Extended Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Care & Health
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Health Studies (Health Science pathway)Campus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Health Studies (Health Science pathway)Campus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Health Studies (Health Science pathway)Campus: StrabaneType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
Course Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Work Experience in Health and Social Care
- Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Human Lifespan and Development
- Promoting Public Health
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care – Merit or above and GCSE (Grade C or above) in either English or Maths OR A minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) is required for entry to the course including one of the following: English, Maths or Science.ROI Requirements
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care – Merit or above and OLC (Grade O5 or above) in either English or Maths OR 4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) - including one of the following English, Maths or Science OR Leaving Cert Applied – MeritAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
100 hours of work placement is a compulsory element of this course and is highly valued by students.
A mandatory requirement is that our students are deemed fit for placement.
Each student must have Access NI Clearance and be deemed ‘placement ready’ by the College and Course Team.
Placements have been carried out in hospital settings, residential and nursing homes, community day care facilities, schools, veterinary clinics and other community settings as arranged by NWRC.
What's Next?
Further Study
Nursing (all branches – Mental Health, Learning Disability, Children’s and Adult), Speech and Language Therapy, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry. Students also go to Diagnostic Radiography, Therapeutic Radiotherapy, and Paramedics. It can also lead to STEM programmes in Biomedical Science, Forensic Science/Criminology, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Technology, Nutrition and Veterinary Nursing. Former students have also entered primary and secondary teaching programmes.Career Prospects
For many, this programme leads to degree level of study across a range of subject areas including: Nursing (all branches – Mental Health, Learning Disability, Children’s and Adult), Speech and Language Therapy, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry. Students may also go to Diagnostic Radiography, Therapeutic Radiotherapy, and Paramedics. It also leads to STEM programmes in Biomedical Science, Forensic Science/Criminology, Food Technology, Nutrition and Veterinary Nursing. Former students have also entered primary and secondary teaching programmes. Some students, via valued work placement, have gained employment in the health sector.Enquiry
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My time at NWRC gave me the confidence to open my own Beauty Salon. Now I'm a part-time lecturer for the College.Vanessa Canning (Hair & Beauty) -
It made sense for me to study in an area where I could work alongside my studies. There is a huge benefit to the HLA because you can study locally, there’s no course fees and you learn about the industry while you’re working. There are so many employment opportunities!Roberta Deehan (HLA in Hospitality and Tourism Management)