Health Studies

Assessment

There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic. Five Units are assessed through assignments - set and marked internally. One unit is assessed through a task - set and marked by the awarding body and two units are assessed through written exams - set and marked by the awarding body. These assessments enable you to attain a grade of either: • Pass • Merit • Distinction A final cumulative grade is awarded at the end of the course.