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Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care - Year 1

at Hopwood Hall College, Manchester · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above are needed to begin this course, and this needs to include English and Maths.Alternative entry requirements to the GCSEs include the CACHE Level 2 Certificate, BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2.

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

  • Middleton Campus

    Middleton Campus Hopwood Hall College, Manchester, M24 6XH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Manchester

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