Course information
Health Studies
Hitchin Girls' School - Hertfordshire
01462621300
Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS
Course summary

This course focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. You will develop professional and personal skills through interaction with people who either work in the sector or require care or support, as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding to underpin these skills. This will allow you to offer specific, person-centred care and support and build positive relationships with the people you are working with, so that their needs and requirements are met whilst they maintain control of their own care and support.

Entry requirements

- Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English

How you'll be assessed

You will consider the impacts to people living with conditions or illnesses such as the social, financial and psychological. You will also learn about the legislation and guidance supporting health and social care. Over the two years you will complete 6 units – (3 coursework assignments and 3 examinations).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHighbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS