Health T Level - Health and Social Care

Why study Health at Derby?

Meet industry-needs – Developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of the industry.
Gain invaluable “on the job” experience – T Levels include a work placement of 315 hours so you can put the classroom theory into practice.
Top of the range facilities – Study in and with access to top of the range facilities, which include specially designed classrooms, a science laboratory and a simulated hospital ward.
Learn from experts - Our highly skilled and innovative tutors have real industry experience, including as project leads for NSPCC and have published in academic research journals.
Work to industry-standards – Learn all about and adhere to health, safety and environmental regulations so you’re ready for industry when you leave education.
Occupational specialism – Study adult nursing as your occupational specialism in your second year.

This 2-year course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of the industry. Designed for school leavers or those progressing from a Level 2 Heath & Social Care qualification, who have a keen interest in a career in the health sector and wish to study at an advanced level whilst also gaining invaluable “on the job” experience.

What you will study

Core units

Working within the health and science sector
Health, safety and environmental regulations
Managing information and data
Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
Core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology

You will also learn about topics specific to health, including:

Understanding the healthcare sector
Providing person-centred care
Supporting health and wellbeing
Further knowledge of both human anatomy and physiology and of diseases and disorders
Infection prevention and control

Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

How you will learn

This course will be delivered in a variety of ways including in a formal classroom setting, e-learning and in real-world environments. At UoDB we offer an enhanced student experience with guest speakers, and related excursions and workshops.

As part of the T Level programme, you are required to complete a minimum of 315 hours industry placement with a local employer, equivalent to 9 weeks.

Careers

Students who achieve this qualification could look forward to a future career as an ambulance care assistant, emergency care assistant, care worker, palliative care assistant or dental nurse.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of a five Grade 5 GCSEs including English language, maths and science.

Fees and funding

If you are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2025, you will not usually pay tuition fees for your course. Most full-time college-level study programmes are fully funded for this age group.

However, you may still have additional costs, including: travel to and from college, uniforms, kits, and equipment, educational trips, meals while at college, childcare (if applicable).

This is where the college bursary can help support you.

Additional costs and optional extras

How to apply

Ready to take the next step? Applying is quick and easy, just complete our online application form using the link below.

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Additional information about your studies

Course updates

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.