Health Studies
Course summary
This course has been designed to help you specialise in health and social care, covering a variety of topics including public health, sociological and psychological perspectives, and safeguarding. You will also go on work placement to experience working in a health and social care setting. The course is studied on-site at the Camden Road campus. This course is the vocational aspect of a year-long study programmed. You will study various components in this study programmed. These will include either GCSE math's or English, work placement and various enrichment activities. Your personal tutor will support you throughout the course and our work placement officer will work with you to secure a placement that suits your career choices. We work in partnership with most London Hospitals and care settings, so you will access opportunities that will enable you to progress and aim high. Successful completion of this course leads to enrolment on to the extended diploma in health and social care.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Applied Science | Grade L2M in Applied Science | — |
Biology | Grade 4 in Biology | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
As published by the school
- Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language or Math's, and GCSE Science (Core Science or Biology) at grade 4 or above) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or above - An Enhanced DBS check - To have completed some work experience, ideally within a people-facing role or care setting - All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
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Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of coursework activities, theoretical and practical assignments, assessment tests, exams and case studies. There are two externally assessed units. All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.
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