Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Health and Social Care
at Birkenhead High School Academy, Prenton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Health and social care is a vocational based subject which allows students to study alongside completing work experience. With the majority of assessment being coursework based it allows students to dedicate time to learning at their own pace. The study of health and social care includes an understanding of job roles and practices as well as specific treatments for health disorders.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Birkenhead High School Academy GDST
Birkenhead High School For Girls 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Prenton
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