Level 2 Certificate (Health Science Professions) in Essential Skills for Further Study

Each unit you complete is worth either 3 or 6 credits and runs for 5 weeks (or 5 sessions). The course is divided into four main study blocks each combining vocational learning with academic study skills.

You will build your knowledge and understanding of health science while developing important skills including researching, writing, and presentation skills.

The topics you will study include:

• Academic Writing Skills
• Research Skills
• Introduction to Health Studies
• Human Life Processes
• Human Health and Disease
• Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
• Understanding Mental Health
• Stress and Stress Management Techniques
• Introduction to Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Sociology of Health

Prejudice and Discrimination

Assessment takes place at regular intervals throughout the course. Units take around 5 weeks to complete with assessment normally taking place at the end of the unit. A range of assessment methods are used including research tasks, structured questions, presentations and in-class tests

Applicants do not need to have formal qualifications but a Level 1 qualification in English, e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or GCSE grade 3 / D is advantageous.

Intended Progression routes:

Students who successfully complete the Level 2 Diploma typically progress to a Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma with the aim to undertake a vocational university degree.