Health Studies

Course summary

Students are required to complete four mandatory units which are assessed via examination. The other three units are assessed via portfolio. Modules include: Building Positive Relationships Equality, Diversity and Rights Health and Safety and Security Anatomy and Physiology Sexual Health, Reproduction & Early Development Stages The course equips students with the skills needed for higher education courses such as medical health and social care; social policy; social work; nursing; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; working with children, young people and families; psychology; and sociology. The course also enables students to enter the world of work in a variety of careers such as childcare; nursing; paediatrics; midwifery; social work; teaching; police officer; probation officer; paramedic; health visitor; mental health worker; and counselling.