What you can study
The following range of OU level 1 and 3 modules are available for standalone study except for
Introduction to healthcare practice (K104) – students must be registered on the
Certificate of Higher Education in Practice (T01) to study K104. Please refer to each module description, including entry requirements, to consider the option that will best fit your learning needs and suit your circumstances.
All of the modules on offer are 60 credits and will require approximately 16–18 hours of study a week. If you are already working, we recommend you speak to your employer about the support you may need to complete your study each week.
Please note that with the exception of
Leading, managing, caring (K318) these modules are not designed to meet qualification requirements for social care workers who are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). To learn about practice-based qualifications accepted by the SSSC visit
www.careersincare.scot.