Careers in Curriculum

Health and Social

There are over 350 job roles in health and social care and we can help find the right role for you. From art therapists to anaesthetists, and from social workers to surgeons, the opportunities in health and social care are endless.

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Every day is different and rewarding, and everyone plays a vital role in looking after people’s health and well-being.

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Hear from people who currently work in Health & Social careers in the video

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Careers in Health & Social

Typical Employers

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Many health studies graduates work in the public sector for:

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• the NHS

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• local authorities, including education departments and social services

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• schools and colleges

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• You can also find work in the voluntary sector and with medical charities and not-for-profit organisations

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• There are a range of opportunities in the private sector, working, for example, in private healthcare organisations as a lifestyle consultant or working in alternative medicine and therapies. Many of these options involve being self-employed.

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Jobs related to a Degree in Health & Social Studies

Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

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• Community development worker
• Education mental health practitioner
• Further education teacher
• Health improvement practitioner
• Health service manager
• Medical sales representative
• Naturopath

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

• Adult nurse
• Anatomical pathology technologist
• Counsellor
• Dental hygienist
• Dental technician
• Dental therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Personal trainer
• Physician associate
• Prosthetist/orthotist
• Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
• Social worker
• Youth worker

A Day in the life of a NHS Nurse

Studying a Health & Social Degree develops skills in:

A degree in health studies covers health in its broad context and investigates contemporary health issues. It gives you an in-depth understanding of health and healthcare and you learn to:

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• research, analyse and evaluate health and health-related issues from a multidisciplinary standpoint
• use health information and data effectively
• understand and formulate health-related arguments and contest theories.

Studying a Health & Social Degree develops skills in:

You also develop a range of general skills, including:

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• written and oral communication
• the ability to work both independently and in a team
• effective problem solving and time management
• report writing
• research and data analysis
• information technology.

Further Education

For many health-related careers, for example nursing, speech and language therapy, social work, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, you'll need to take a specific degree or higher qualification. You may have to complete a full vocational course from the beginning or there may be a shortened postgraduate option for health studies graduates.

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It's also possible to take a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Masters in health studies or a related area such as public health or leadership in health and social care.

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Health and Social