Course information
Health Studies
Christ The King Sixth Form College - Lewisham
02082979433
Belmont Grove, Lewisham, London, SE13 5GE
Course summary

After completing your advanced diploma, you can progress on to degrees in social work, paramedic science, occupational therapy, police, probation services, midwifery, youth and community work and all fields of nursing. This course can also provide access to relevant apprenticeships in care. This course will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop a good knowledge base and practical care skills for professions within health and social care. This Advanced Diploma empowers you to grow in confidence, improve your organizational skills and mature intellectually. You will study topics such as human lifespan development, working in health and social care, anatomy and physiology, enquiries into current research in health and social care, meeting individual care and support needs, promoting public health and principles of safe practice in health and social care. You will also complete work experience in health and social care. This course is equivalent to three A Levels.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grades 9-4, including Math's and English

How you'll be assessed

Four units on this course will be externally assessed through examinations, which makes up 42% of the final result. All remaining units will be assessed and graded through reports, activities, a controlled assessment and a variety of other tasks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLewisham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressBelmont Grove, Lewisham, London, SE13 5GE