Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels)
at Long Road Sixth Form College · sixth form college
What the college says
https://www.longroad.ac.uk/health-social-care
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature Merit in Level 2 Health & 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
Long Road Sixth Form College
LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE LONG ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 8PX
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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