Health and Social Care - BTEC Extended Diploma
at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college
What the college says
f you are interested in working with people of a variety of ages and in a range of settings, from babies or children to people with special needs or learning difficulties, to families and young people or the elderly and you are an approachable, trustworthy and enthusiastic person, this course may be for you.
What you need to get on
Five Grade 4s at GCSE with a 4 in Maths or English Language
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
Cardinal Newman College
Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Preston
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