Course information
Health Studies
Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Shropshire
01743235491
Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX
Course summary

This specialised course offers you the opportunity to undertake work placements for hands-on practical experience. This course has a strong practical element to it which ensures you’ll be ready for a variety of careers in the caring professions. Our expert and experienced teachers will ensure you learn the practical fundamentals of the course in a supportive environment to ensure that you achieve your full potential. You will study a combination of units and topics which include communication, health & safety, equality and diversity in the first year, and public health, anatomy and physiology and psychology in the second year. This subject encompasses psychology, biology, sociology and law and this blend complements a range of other A Levels. This practical course concentrates on understanding how theory underpins practice; placements in a variety of settings are a valuable component of the course in both years. Health & Social Care provides vital preparation for many relevant university courses by providing: • Essential skills and knowledge for working in the field of health & social care, or those associated with it • The ability to investigate ways of empowering individuals who use health & social care services • Self-management skills by researching and applying your knowledge and understanding to real-life scenarios.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language.

How you'll be assessed

50% Exam and 50% Coursework. The first year includes two exams and one coursework assignment. The second-year includes one exam and two coursework assignments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPriory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX