Health Studies

Course summary

This is a level 3 course equivalent to an A Level. It is a 2 year course and students will need to complete the course to be awarded a grade of a Distinction * (A*), a Distinction (A) a Merit (C) or a Pass (E). There are coursework units and examined units to complete, some are mandatory but the optional units are chosen by the teaching staff. The topics are varied as shown below. An organized opportunity to complete some work experience in the local community helps to fulfil the requirements of Unit 1. Career Opportunities: Any career working with people including the Emergency Services: Ambulance, Fire and Police; any Health Care or Social Work from Teaching to Midwifery to Hospital Receptionist to Occupational Therapist.