Health Studies
Dormers Wells High School - Ealing
02085666446
Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ
Course summary

BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3, allowing progression into the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. A Level 3 BTEC course is equivalent in weighting to three A level subjects. Career opportunities/routes: This course readily enables progression to Higher Education in health, social care and early years. It provides an excellent foundation for those seeking employment in a wide range of careers such as nursing/ health visitor, social work, occupational therapy, social administration, physiotherapy and teaching.

Entry requirements

A combination of 8 from GCSE English and Maths (minimum of grade 4 in both) and three further 9-4 GCSE passes.

How you'll be assessed

The course is exam and coursework based. There are in total 13 units which students must complete. Students must pass all 13 units to achieve this qualification. There are three exams and one research project which is assessed by an external examiner. Out of the 13 units, 8 are assessed through a portfolio of evidence. Each unit can be credited at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ