Health Studies
Rochdale Sixth Form College - Rochdale
01706769800
College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
Course summary

Health & Social care is a term that relates to services that are available from health and social care providers. This subject focuses on understanding the human body, psychological theories on human development, promoting public health and meeting individual care and support needs. This course will develop your understanding of the way you can change people’s lives as well as allowing you to progress to further study or employment within a variety of care settings. It will allow you to pursue a career in healthcare, which focuses on helping people who are having problems with their physical/mental health. Also, into careers such as social care where you can help the most vulnerable people in your community.

Entry requirements

To study at RSFC, you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above across four separate subjects, including GCSE Mathematics and/or English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through five coursework pieces, two external examinations and one controlled assessment over the two-year course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityRochdale
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCollege Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY