Health & Social Care

Qualification: GCE, AS/A level, Single or Double award

Head of Department: Miss D Lowe

Course components/units/outline:
Single award units 1,2,3 and 7,8,9
Double award units 1 to 12
Many aspects of Health & Social Care are covered in a vocational context, from human biology, public health human behavior, care environments and social aspects to lifestyle choices.

How is this course assessed?
Single award – 2 exams and 4 assignments
Double award – 4 exams and 8 assignments
Equal weighting for exams and assignments

Where could this course lead?
Degrees in nursing, teaching, early childhood studies, midwifery, mental health, social work and care workers.

Where can you get more information?
www.edexcel.com
Miss Deborah Lowe

Additional information:
Pupils have gone on to teaching and nursing