BTEC National Level 3 Extended Certificate and Diploma in Health and Social Care
at Jesmond Park Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
The BTEC course offers students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of health, early years care and education, and issues affecting the health and social care sector.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths and a Level 2 pass in Health and Social Care (if taken)
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
Jesmond Park Academy
Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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