Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic QualificationPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

131 providers teach this exact qualification.

London26

All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Dagenham · 2 years
They ask for: At least Grade 5 in English, Grade 4 in Maths and APS of 4.5 across all other GCSEs
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Barnhill Community High School
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x 9-5 GCSE including English and Maths
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Coombe Boys' School
New Malden · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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De Salis Studio College
Hayes · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Eltham Hill School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4+ in GCSE English Literature OR Language
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Featherstone High School
Southall · 18 months
They ask for: Level 3 Entrance Criteria 5A*-D/9-3 required including a D/3 in English Lang and maths. Level 2 BTECs accepted at Pass level. min APS 3.5
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Fulham Cross Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 5+ including English and Maths L2 Pass/Merit/Distinction in Health & Social Care or related course.
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Glenthorne High School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Subjects Grades 9 - 4 including English Language Grade 4, Combined Science Grade 4-5 or Biology Grade 5 & Level 2 Health & Social Care (if taken)
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Haverstock School
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Heathcote School & Science College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4s including English and Maths plus Pass (P2) Level 2 BTEC
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Hewens College
Hayes · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Highbury Fields School
London · 24 months
They ask for: 5 grade 5s at GCSE
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Highgate Wood Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in English Langiuage and Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE scienes
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Lampton Academy
Hounslow · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Laurel Park School
London · 2 years
They ask for: There are no subject specific entry requirements. Students need to have an average GCSE point score of 3.6.
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Leigh Academy Bexley
2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths BTEC Health & Social Care at Merit or above if taken
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London South East Colleges
Bromley · 35 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4/A* - C, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based quali
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New City College
London · 22 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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New City College
London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Overton Grange School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-4, including English Language and Maths at minimumk grade 4. BTEC subjects do count, merit expected.
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Parkside Studio College
Hayes · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Rosedale College
Hayes · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Croydon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sydenham School
London · 2 years
They ask for: See course webpage for details
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The Charter School East Dulwich
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South East20

Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above.
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Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:* Maths* English Language* Science 4/4 or separate sciences grade 4,4
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Buckingham School
22 months
They ask for: Grade 4 and above in Maths, English and Biology or a 4-4 in Combined Science.
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: p class=MsoNoSpacing span lang=EN US You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9 4 including a grade 4 in GCSE English Language. Science and Maths at a grade 4would b
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Christ The King College
Newport · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay · 2 years
They ask for: 2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4, including Maths, English and Science (minimum Grade 4)
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Hillview School For Girls
Tonbridge · 2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hill
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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · 2 years
They ask for: Students applying for this course must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Science.
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Skinners' Kent Academy
Tunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of GCSE grades 4 (G4) in English and Mathematics plus 3 other GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C)
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 170 hours
They ask for: See website.
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St George'S Church of England Foundation School
Broadstairs · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 Pass in Health & Social Care or Grade 4 in GCSE English.
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St Paul'S Catholic School
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: A Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care (if studied at KS4) is needed to study this programme.
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The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · 2 years
They ask for: Health and Social Care Level 2 Pass if taken, Triple or Combined Science GCSE 4, English Language GCSE 4, Maths GCSE 4. This course is the be taken with 2 other
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and science or a Level 2 BTEC in science at merit, plus Level 2 BTEC in health and social care at mer
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and science or a Level 2 BTEC in science at merit, plus Level 2 BTEC in health and social care at mer
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and science or a Level 2 BTEC in science at merit, plus Level 2 BTEC in health and social care at mer
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Varndean College
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
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Walton High
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grades 4 or above in English &
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Wheatley Park School
Oxford · 10 months
They ask for: 8 GCSE's, 4 of which must be grade 4 or higher including English and Maths
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East of England18

Abbey College, Ramsey
Huntingdon · 2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 4s or above including English Language and Maths and Merit in Health and Social Care
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 416 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 214 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Ely College
2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. A genuine interest in health and social care and a commitment to helping others are al
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Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English, maths and science grade 4 4. We will consider a 4 4 in the biology papers.
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Fakenham Academy
Fakenham · 24 months
They ask for: You don't need to have studied Health and Social Care before taking the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. Good written communication skills are import
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Haileybury Turnford
Waltham Cross · 24 months
They ask for: See website for more details
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Kesgrave High School
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Merit or above in this subject at Level 2 (or a related subject).
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Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · 2 years
They ask for: Preferably if taken; GCSE Health and Social Care - L2 Pass or any BTEC L2 Pass GCSE English – 5 GCSE Combined Science 5/ 5 or GCSE Biology - 5
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Northstowe Secondary College
2 years
They ask for: To study Health and Social Care at Level 3, students must obtain a Level 2 Merit of higher at GCSE Level, if taken. If students have not studied Health and Soci
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One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE’s grade 9-4, including grade 4 in GCSE English Language
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Springwood High School
King's Lynn · 2 years
They ask for: To gain a place in the Sixth Form all students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both an English and Maths and at least three other GCSEs, or Level 2 qualif
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St Albans Girls' School
St. Albans · 2 years
They ask for: Please contact to discuss entry requirements: admin@stags.aetrust.uk
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The Bromfords School
Wickford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language/Literature (Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care if studied)
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The Stockwood Park Academy
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury · 2 years
They ask for: Beneficial if BTEC Level 2 has been studied.
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Tring School
Tring · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in an English and Maths
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West Midlands16

Biddulph High School
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language. This qualification is designed to complemen
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Birmingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 (or equivalent to such as a BTEC L2Pass), including Maths and English Level 2 Pass in Helth and Social Care
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Etone College
Nuneaton · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requ
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Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Holyhead School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in both English and Mathematics. A Merit or Grade 4 in a level 2/GCSE in Health and Social Care if previously studied at KS4.
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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Students will need to have a grade 4 or higher in English and grade 4s in GCSE Science(s). A wider interest in the health and social care industry, and a willin
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Myton School
Warwick · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Plantsbrook School
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: See pages 8-10 of prospectus.
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Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · 2 years
They ask for: Must be aged 16-18, and meet the course requirements, available on our website
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Southam College
2 years
They ask for: As per the Sixth Form general entry criteria, students must achieve the minimum requirements of at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including both English
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Swanshurst School
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at grade 4 or above
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The Coleshill School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE 9-5
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Redditch · 2 years
They ask for: To join our Sixth Form, students must: - Achieve Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics - Achieve a total of five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above (i
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Yorkshire and The Humber15

Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Dinnington High School
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including Maths, English and Science at Grade 5
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Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
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Malton School
2 years
They ask for: Standard pass in either English or Maths
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New College Bradford
2 years
They ask for: https:ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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New College Doncaster
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https:ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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New College Pontefract
2 years
They ask for: https:ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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Scarborough Sixth Form College
Scarborough · 2 years
They ask for: Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
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Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Mary'S College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Halifax · 2 years
They ask for: Students wishing to study at Trinity Sixth Form Academy are required to achieve five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English and M
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Wales High School
Sheffield · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at 9 – 4. including English and Science.
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Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Wilberforce College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including Math's, Science and English Language and an average GCSE score of at least 5.0.
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North West13

Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Bolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mat
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Great Sankey High School
Warrington · 24 months
They ask for: 5 grade 4s in GCSE including English Language
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Holly Lodge Girls' College
Liverpool · 22 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Loreto College
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) Two at least grade 6 (or B) Two from English, Maths OR Science.
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Millom School
Millom · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Rainford High School
18 months
They ask for: You must have achieved at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster · 2 years
They ask for: Sixth Form Entry Requirement
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Southport Education Group
Southport · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Carlisle · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE English
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St Mary'S Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tameside College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements for A Level courses * Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics. * A strong interest in and enthusiasm for, the subje
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The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum 32 points from your 8 best GCSE subjects including English & Maths
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South West10

Cotham School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grades 9-4 (or equivalent) including a 4 in English Language and a 4 in Mathematics. GCSE (4) in a science or or BTEC Level 2 (merit) Health and Soci
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Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Frome Community College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Plymouth · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 4 or above in GCSE Science Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths & English 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above (or BTEC equivalent)
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Matravers School
Westbury · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Redland Green School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grades 9-4 (or equivalent) GCSE (4) in a science or or BTEC Level 2 (merit) Health and Social Care
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Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 or above.
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St Peter'S Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: Merit Level 2 Health and Social Care
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The Wellington Academy
Wiltshire · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including English and Maths
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West Somerset College
Minehead · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East Midlands9

All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: English - 5, Maths - 5, 3 additional Grade 4s
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Ashby School
2 years
They ask for: For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at
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Kingsthorpe College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above. A merit at KS4 study in Health and Social Care
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Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School
Ashbourne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Bourne Academy
Bourne · 2 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 9-4 or BTEC Level 2 passes, including Grade 4-4 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 4 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
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The Latimer Arts College
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths
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The Priory Academy Lsst
Lincoln · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths 4-9 GCSE Double Science 4/4 and another GCSE grade 4-9 OR GCSE Triple Science grade 4/4/3 with 4 in Biology An overall aver
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Walton Academy
Grantham · 2 years
They ask for: Five grade 4s or above at GCSE including English language and/or maths
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North East4

Churchill Community College
Wallsend · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in Maths and English, and grade 5 in the subject.
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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Hartlepool · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English Language. It is not essential that students have studied Health and Social Care.
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English and Maths at grade 4 or higher.
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Teesdale School
24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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