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Health and Social Care - A Level (Single Award GCE)

LEVEL 3

What will I need?

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C to include English

How long is the course?

One year – Full time

What will I do?

Three units:

  • Meeting Individual Needs
  • Promoting Health and Well-being
  • Investigating Disease

How will I be taught?

Lessons and lectures are underpinned by tutorial support, seminar presentations, assignments, individual study, group discussion, projects and Interactive Learning Technologies (ILT)

How will I be assessed?

Ongoing assessment of coursework, projects and formal examinations

Where will it take me?

Accumulate points with other AS/A2 Levels for entry into higher education for programmes related to the following professions:

  • Nursing/Midwifery
  • Teaching
  • Social Work
  • Many other Health and Social Care professions

Progress to the Advanced A Level Double Award Health and Social Care.

You may choose to go directly into employment.

 

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