Health Studies
NCG - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912004000
Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA
Course summary

If your ambition is to have a career as a Nurse, Paramedic, Midwife, Social/Mental Health Worker, Learning Disability Carer or Care Home Assistant then this course can provide you with the comprehensive knowledge you need for a Degree or to go straight into the Health Care industry. Our tutors have a wide range of Health and Social Care experience ranging from managing Residential Homes and Homecare Services for people with learning difficulties to being a Ward Sister, to working in Nurseries, Primary Schools, and Secondary and Special Schools through to Social Services. Their backgrounds mean that they have a wealth of experience on which to base their teaching and your learning. They also have many well-established contacts within the industry which is good in terms of work experience opportunities and excellent guest speakers. Our Level 1 qualification allows you to study both Health & Social Care and Early Years & Childcare sectors, enabling you to decide which professional industry you prefer before progressing to the Level 2 qualification. You will find a progression route to a rewarding career working in caring services or go on to degree-level study in one of the social care professions.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 9-4 or equivalent including English, maths & science GCSEs grade 9-4 plus Clear Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA