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Health and Social Care BTEC

at Moulton School and Science College, Northampton · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Health & Social Care students will study the BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care, which is equivalent to 1 A level. You will be studying 4 units over 2 years in order to achieve this qualification.

What you need to get on

General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries). Either Maths Grade 4 and/or English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. For Health & Social Care BTEC you will also require a Level 2 Merit in Health & Social Care (if taken) and a Grade 4 in GCSE English Lang or Lit.

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

  • Moulton School and Science College

    Pound Lane Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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