Course information
Health Studies
George Stephenson High School - North Tyneside
01912161115
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA
Course summary

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma (Double 12 Unit Health) • Two A Levels, takes up two option blocks. • Twelve units of work over two years (two exams and four coursework units per year). • Suited to someone who seriously wants to pursue an H&SC-specific career such as nursing, midwifery or social work. Units studied in Year 12: • Equality, Diversity, and Rights in Health and Social Care – exam unit • Building Positive Relationships in Health and Social Care – coursework unit • Health, Safety, and Security in Health and Social Care – exam unit • Safeguarding – exam unit • Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions – coursework unit • Promote Positive Behaviour – coursework unit Units studied in Year 13: • Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Social Care – exam unit • Infection Control – coursework unit • Psychology in Health and Social Care – coursework unit • The Impact of Long-Term Physiological Conditions – coursework unit • Supporting People with Dementia – coursework unit • Personalisation and a Person-Centred Approach to Care – exam unit

Entry requirements

All Post-16 courses require students to have achieved five 9-4 GCSE grades. Grade 4 GCSE in English Literature or Language. Grade 4 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Twelve units of work over two years (two exams and four coursework units per year).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSouthgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA