Care, social care and health
If you have a passion to help and support others, a career in this sector will allow you to make a positive impact not just on individuals, but on communities too. We have a range of courses, including modern apprenticeships and degrees, that prepare you for the workplace.
In many of our courses, you will undertake work experience, in a variety of settings, where you can apply what you have learnt in the classroom. We also provide simulated environments in college to enhance practical experiences.
Our courses also look at children in a holistic way, considering their entire wellbeing through, for example, child development, observation, emotions and social support.
Courses
- Step into Care | SCQF Level 4 - Full-time
- Leep Ahead Programme | SCQF Level 4-5
- Access to Nursing (SWAP) | SCQF Level 6 - Full-time
- Health and Social Care | SCQF Level 6 - Full-time
- Social Services and Healthcare SVQ 2 | SCQF Level 6 | Work-based
- Social Services and Healthcare SVQ 3 | SCQF Level 7 - Work-based
- Integrated Health and Social Care | SCQF Level 7 | Work-based
- Counselling HNC | SCQF Level 7 - Full-time, Part-time
- Social Services HNC | SCQF Level 7 - Full-time
- Oral Health Science BSc (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-9 - Full-time
- Counselling HND | SCQF Level 8 - Full-time
- Health and Social Studies BA (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Full-time, Part-time
- Psychology BSc (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Full-time, Part-time
- Infection Prevention & Control MSc | SCQF Level 11 - Part-time, Online
- Psychology Conversion MSc | SCQF Level 11 - Full-time, Part-time, Online
Apprentice profile: 'I love the fact I can learn while I am working'
Discover how Carrie Mudge balanced work and family life while gaining an SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare through a Modern Apprenticeship at UHI Inverness. Her story highlights how learning on the job has boosted her confidence, developed her skills and helped her provide even better care.
Student story: Emma completes SVQ3 in record time
NHS employee Emma Smith has achieved her SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health Care through UHI Inverness in just five months. Discover how her dedication, workplace support and passion for person-centred care helped her achieve this outstanding milestone.
Social care open day at UHI Inverness to highlight virtual reality as a teaching tool
The benefits of virtual reality (VR) technology as a key tool for teaching care and healthcare at UHI Inverness will be showcased at the Social Care Open Day on campus.
