Health Studies

Course summary

Health and Social Care can be taken as a single option (equivalent to one A Level) or as a double option (equivalent to two A Levels). The course covers a wide range of topics including: sexual health and reproduction; building positive relationships; equality, diversity and rights; anatomy and physiology and nutrition. All of these topics are valued by health and social care professionals and are an excellent starting point for anyone thinking of a caring profession including social care, nursing, midwifery or working within education. The course is based on portfolio work as well as external examinations and enhances your organisational skills, research and deeper learning as well as your levels of communication and interpersonal skills.