Health & Social Care - Level 3 (September 2026 Start)
at Yeovil College, Yeovil · college
What the college says
The Level 3 Health and Social Care course is a full-time qualification which, when completed to Extended Diploma level by the end of the second year, will give you all you need to further your career in Health and Social Care. Offering UCAS points equivalent to A level, it is a gateway to university degree courses such as midwifery and nursing, occupational therapy, paramedic science, social work, psychology and many more. Time in industry on work placement throughout the entire programme as well as lectures and practical workshops by industry professionals in college will provide you with relevant and useful skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare you for your next steps.
What you need to get on
To enrol on this course, you need to have Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 in addition to 3 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or higher. Alternative qualifications such as the Level 2 Certificate at a Merit will also be considered along with English and Maths at Grade 5.
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
Yeovil College
Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Yeovil
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