Health Studies

Course summary

By studying the health and care pathway, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the human mind and body, and the causes and symptoms of some diseases. You’ll examine a range of health topics including anatomy, psychology, acute and chronic conditions, genetic and nutritional disorders, mental health and infectious diseases. You will also explore the principles of the care sector from a scientific, sociological and psychological perspective. The course provides a perfect foundation and a practical pathway to entering a caring, social work or community work based profession.