HEALTHCARE SCIENCE

LEVEL 3

qualification

2-YEAR

course

9 WEEKS

industry placement

Level 3 qualification

2 year course

9 weeks industry placement

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

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

CAREERS AND PROSPECTS

During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of healthcare occupations.  You could progress into roles such as:

You can also use this T-Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.

SPECIALISMS

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:

  • Assisting with healthcare science
  • Optical care services

Where can I study?

Leigh Academy Halley
strood ACADEMY