Health Studies
Altwood Church of England School - Windsor and Maidenhead
01628622236
Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU
Course summary

This course is equivalent to 1 A Level (it carries equivalent UCAS points). It is aimed at students interested in careers in nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, social work and other health, social science, and early years-related degrees. This course can be studied alongside 2 other A Levels or equivalent subjects or as part of a vocational pathway and contributes a sound basis to many other subject/apprenticeship degrees. The course has both an academic and vocational context so you will study both in the classroom and experience placements where you will gain insight into vocational careers and be able to apply the theory you learn. Mandatory units: • Building positive relationships in health and social care • Equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care • Health, safety, and security in health and social care • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care Optional Units may include: • Infection Control • Sociology for Health and Social Care • Nutrition for Health • Public Health

Entry requirements

Qualification requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English.

How you'll be assessed

During each of the 2 years of study, you will participate in coursework units, which will be internally marked and externally moderated, and undergo a total of 3 exams to gain the qualification. These 3 units will be examined and externally marked. The other 3 coursework units will be internally marked. All units are awarded distinction, merit, or pass. An external moderator will confirm the grade. Successful achievement of each unit will be combined leading to a final grade for the whole qualification which carries UCAS points.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAltwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU