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BTEC Health and Social Care - Extended Diploma

at Loreto College, MANCHESTER · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject is ideal for students who want to follow a career in a caring profession either in Health or Social Care. It is particularly useful for those students who would like to progress onto a degree course at university. The course looks in detail at the role of the health or social care worker, their relationship with patients/service users and their responsibilities towards patients/service users and the wider health and social care sectors.

What you need to get on

Minimum of five GCSE grades 9-4 (or A*-C) including either English or Maths OR Level 2 Vocational Programme at Merit or above (e.g. BTEC/NVQ/OCR National) PLUS three GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) including either English or Maths

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • LORETO SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

    Chichester Road, Manchester, M15 5PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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