Mt Albert Grammar School Mt Albert Grammar School

12 Health Science 2

12HE2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Haana Bovaird.

Prerequisites

At least 10 credits in MCEA Level 1 Health (11HE1), ‘Achieved’ or better in AS(92008) NCEA internal.

If you did not take 11HE1 please see Miss Bovaird in the Student Centre or Miss Abraham in the Health and PE Department.  

Or HoF approval



Students will:
  • Study adolescent health issues such as stress and relationships, well-being and taking action in the community/school, managing change and resilience.
  • Develop an understanding of the factors that influence health and social justice.
  • Students will develop their critical thinking skills and challenge assumptions.
  • Need to have sound written English skills.
  • Complete two internals and one external, totalling 15 credits. 


Faculties:

Health


Pathway

13 Health Science 1, 13 Health Science 2

Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Statistician, Police Officer, Army Soldier, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Biomedical Engineer, Biosecurity Officer, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Trainer, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Dietitian, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Environmental/Public Health Officer, Firefighter, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Veterinarian, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Massage Therapist, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Epidemiologist


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*12HE2* - Supplementary costs: Approx $15