Health Studies

Course summary

In Year 1 you will study the following units: 1 – Human lifespan development (exam) 2 – Working in Health and Social Care (exam) 5 – Meeting individual needs (coursework) 6 – Work experience in Health and Social Care (coursework) 7 – Principles of safe practice in Health and Social care (coursework) 8 – Promoting public health (coursework) In Year 2 you will take one further exam and externally assessed research project. You will also complete 5 other coursework-based units. You will gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment as a health or social care worker, or progress to degree level at university. The course looks in detail at the role of the health or social care worker, their relationship with patients/service users, and their responsibilities towards patients/service users and the wider health and social care sectors. It provides opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities, and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.