Health Studies
Salford City College - Salford
01616315000
Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR
Course summary

This course is designed to cover a range of topics providing you with the knowledge and skills required for a career or further study in the healthcare or social care sector. Our highly qualified and experienced teaching, team ensure that all students have up-to-date access to a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Many of our teachers are dual professionals having worked in areas and roles such as nursing, counselling, safeguarding, and care home managers.

Entry requirements

Level 1 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have grade 1s/2s at GCSE. Level 2 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have a minimum of four grade 3s at GCSE. Level 3 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have achieved a minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE, which must include either English or Maths. Additional Information: For Level 2 Vocational Courses, we will consider 2 vocationals, ideally one to be in a related subject. For Level 3 Vocational Courses, we will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 4 is achieved in English.

How you'll be assessed

• Written assessments • Case study analysis • Independent research and a presentation of findings • Presentations to staff and students • Professional discussions • Internal and external assessments • Care standards assessed on placement to complete the Care Certificate

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySalford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR