Study Health and Social Care
With an ageing population and increased specialist need, the demand for health and social care professionals in our rural and island communities has never been greater. Health and social care provide a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the lives of people in your community. With lots of career options, we’ve got a range of courses from entry level right through to degree and beyond. Some of our courses are work-based, which means you can work, earn and learn at the same time.
Health and Social care Courses
- Access: Pathway to Health, Education and Social Care SCQF 4 (Alness and Thurso)
- NC Child Health and Social Care SCQF 5 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- NC Childhood Practice SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Access to Nursing SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- SWAP Access to Nursing SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6 (Alness and Thurso)
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6 (Work-based)
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7 (Work-based)
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7 (Modern Apprenticeship)
- SVQ Social Services Children and Young People SCQF 7 (Alness, Thurso, Work-based)
- SVQ Social Services Children and Young People SCQF 7 (Modern Apprenticeship)
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 9 (Work-based)
- SVQ Social Services Children and Young People SCQF 9 (Work-based)
Professional Development
- CPD Award Leading and Managing Care Services SCQF 9 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- CPD Award: Child and Adolescent Mental Health SCQF 10 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- CPD Award: Digital Health and Social Care SCQF 11 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- PDA Health and Social Care Supervision (Online Virtual Classroom)
- PDA Health and Social Care: Administration of Medication (Online Virtual Classroom)
- PDA Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Dyslexia SCQF 7 (Online Virtual Classroom)
Undergraduate
- HNC Social Services (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BSc Oral Health Science (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Childhood Practice (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BSc Nursing (Stornoway)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Online Virtual Classroom)
Postgraduate
- PgCert Healthcare Quality Improvement (Online Virtual Classroom)
- MA Health and Wellbeing (Online Virtual Classroom)
Why study with us
You will learn from teaching staff with a wide range of industry experience and skills to help you grow and develop in your chosen career path. Our staff continue to develop their academic knowledge and skills as well as keeping on top of all industry changes, legislation, charters and policies. Strong links with local employers will give you the chance to develop your vocational skills in a professional setting through placements, work-based qualifications and modern apprenticeships.
"I am a support worker for adults with disabilities and this course has helped me greatly and will continue to do so in my working life. It has given me greater knowledge and understanding. The style of teaching has been so different this year with online learning, but the tutors are doing an amazing job in such difficult circumstances. Although it's not the same as classroom teaching, I feel the support is there just in a different way. To anyone thinking about doing this course, I would say go for it!”
Mairi Mackay, HNC Social Services student
Youth Work and Social Services Modern Apprenticeships
A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with vocational training relevant to your employment, so you can earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification while in work. Find out more about our Youth Work and Social Services Modern Apprenticeships.
Health Education and Social Care Progression Routes
Whatever your career goals, our courses offer a number of different pathways to help get you there.