A Level Health and Social Care (Single Award)
at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you're thinking about a career in health science, social care or childcare this course will give you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Passes Grades 4-9 inc English and Maths with a 4 in Biology.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ferndown
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