A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
A Bachelor of Social Work is usually the minimum educational requirement for beginning your career as a social worker. Some entry-level positions may also accept candidates with a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other related fields.
Social work is a graduate profession and you will need either an honours or a postgraduate degree in social work. 1  The degree will need to be approved by one of the four regulators. These include the: 2  Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - in England. 3  Care Council for Wales - in Wales.