Health Studies
The Friary School - Staffordshire
01543267400
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW
Course summary

This course is suitable for students who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme. If you wish to go to university, you will be well prepared with study skills that you can transfer to higher education and throughout your career. Students will study a number of topic areas across the two years. These may include: - Human Lifespan Development - Working in Health and Social Care - Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs - Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs

Entry requirements

- Learners who have a Grade 4 or above and/or BTEC Qualifications at Level 2 in a range of subjects can access the curriculum. - The minimum requirements for entry to The Friary Sixth Form are 5 GCSE Grades 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics at Grade 5.

How you'll be assessed

BTEC Nationals are assessed using a combination of internal assessments which are set and marked by your teacher, and external assessments which are marked by the exam board. It is equivalent in size to one A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressEastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW