healthCARE science
Course Duration
2 Years
Entry Criteria
Grade 5 in English (language or literature)
Grade 5 in maths
Grade 5 in science
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Why study T Level Healthcare Science?
All students will develop a general understanding of health and science:
- working within the health and science sector
- health, safety and environmental regulations
- managing information and data
- principles of good scientific and clinical practice
- core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology
They will also learn about topics specific to healthcare science:
- understanding the healthcare science sector
- further knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders, genomics and medical physics
- providing person-centred care
- infection prevention and control
- good scientific practice
At Strood Academy we are specialising in ‘Supporting Healthcare, Supporting Adult Nursing Teams.’
What will I study during the course duration?
An understanding of fundamental scientific concepts which have application to the health, healthcare science and science pathways.
- Structure and function of cells and tissues
- Large molecules
- Exchange and transport mechanisms
- Genetic information and genetics
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Structure of materials and the relationship with physical and chemical properties
- Acids/bases and chemical change
- Rates of reaction and energy changes
- Chemical analysis of substances
- Electricity
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Waves
- Particles and radiation
How will I be assessed?
This T Level is assessed via two externally-set written examinations and an employer-set project.
Career opportunities and Future study
- Healthcare science assistant
- Radiography assistant
- Sterile services technician
- Studying specific healthcare professions, e.g. forensics, radiology, environmental science, biomedical science, nursing