BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
at The Ursuline Academy Ilford, Ilford · school or sixth form
What the college says
It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the health and social care sector.
What you need to get on
GCSE Biology Grade 5 or above or GCSE Combined Science Grade 55 or above Average Point Score of 4.0 or higher at GCSE
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
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Morland Road, Ilford, IG1 4JU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ilford
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