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

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic QualificationOxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

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.

78 providers teach this exact qualification.

West Midlands11

Ashlawn School
Rugby · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent at 5+, including 4+ in English, Maths and Science
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Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Birmingham · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 3 (C) or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above, including English
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4s in English Lang and/or Maths. Average grade of 3.9
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Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: • Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above • These must include English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above • If studied, then a
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Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for details
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The Polesworth School
Tamworth · 180 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Streetly Academy
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE total point score of 30 or higher from best 7 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics graded 4 or higher. Plus grade 5 in one or more combined sc
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University College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Academic requirements You will need 4 GCSE at grade 5 or above, including GCSE in English (Language or Literature) and Maths to study this A-level equivalent co
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Woodrush High School
Birmingham · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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London11

Charles Darwin School
Westerham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE's at 4 and above.
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Croydon · 9 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Langdon Park Community School
London · 10 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Lift Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. GCSE Science is advantageous but not essential.
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Lift Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath · 2 years
They ask for: Distinction*-Merit in a vocational lvl 2 Health and Social Care if this has been previously studied, or a related vocational area.
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School Fcj
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Queensmead School
Ruislip · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Upminster · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4+ GCSEs Recommended 4 in English
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St James' Catholic High School
London · 24 months
They ask for: There is no requirement for students to achieve any specific qualifications before taking this qualification
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The Green School For Boys
22 months
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 4 APS 4.0
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The Green School For Girls
Isleworth · 22 months
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 4. APS 4
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East Midlands10

Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Boston High School
Boston · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above
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Hall Park Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Students will need a Grade 4 in at least one of either English or Maths as these skills are fundamental to success in both the coursework and future careers pat
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Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust
Derby · 24 months
They ask for: English Language and Maths GCSE grade 4 and above plus 3 other GCSEs grade 4 and above.
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Nottingham Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification
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The Brunts Academy
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: English Language and English Literature – grade 4 or abovE
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The Elizabethan Academy
Retford · 2 years
They ask for: 4 or above in science (if separate sciences this ideally needs to be biology) or 4-4 in combined science. Grade 4 or above in English
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The Joseph Whitaker School
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: Please see attached Prospectus
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Toot Hill School
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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William Farr Cofe Comprehensive School
Lincoln · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England10

Hartismere School
Eye · 2 years
They ask for: See our prospectus for details.
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English – grade 3 GCSE Maths – grade 3
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Neale-Wade Academy
March · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4’s and above to include English & Maths
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
St. Albans · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 5 (C) or above including English and Maths
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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Braintree · 24 months
They ask for: GCSE Combined Science grade 5-4
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Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found h
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Sawtry Village Academy
Huntingdon · 24 months
They ask for: Average GCSE pointscore of 3.7 including a grade 4 in English OR Maths
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The Netherhall School
Cambridge · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at level 4 or above
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Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Woodbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Thurston Community College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South East9

Beacon Academy
Crowborough · 2 years
They ask for: • Grade 4 or above in GCSE English • Grades 4-4 or above in Science • Related work experience would also be useful
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate · 24 months
They ask for: See prospectus on school website for details
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths.
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Felpham Community College
Bognor Regis · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including maths and grade 6 at GCSE in English language.
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Rainham School For Girls
Gillingham · 2 years
They ask for: Standard sixth form entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum) which must include a grade 4 in English or Maths. In addition to
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The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Fordingbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES. You should have at least a grade 4 in GCSE maths. You should
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Warlingham School
Warlingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 4 or above, including merit or above in Level 2 Health and Social Care (if taken), and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English and GCSE Science
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South West9

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Winscombe · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) with good extended writing skills
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Cleeve School
Cheltenham · 22 months
They ask for: Students should have met the Sixth Form entry criteria and also have Grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths. If Health and Social Care has been studied at KS4 then st
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Corfe Hills School
Broadstone · 2 years
They ask for: 6th Form entry: The overall 6th Form entry requirements are: a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 9-4 in English. Subject specific entry: Grade
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Saltash Community School
Saltash · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sheldon School
Chippenham · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above or the equivalent including a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. Doing a Health and Social Care course
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The Blandford School
Blandford Forum · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 4-4 in Science
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The Castle School
Bristol · 24 months
They ask for: 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
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The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 HSC at pass or above. Where HSC has not been taken, GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 4 and above.
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North West7

Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with a 4 in Maths or English Language
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Carmel College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if studied)
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Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature & Science
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St Wilfrid'S Church of England Academy
Blackburn · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton · 2 years
They ask for: There is no requirement for students to achieve any specific qualifications before taking this qualification
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Workington Academy
Workington · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 5 in Biology or 5-5 in Combined Science
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Xaverian College
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 from English Language and Science recommended
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Yorkshire and The Humber6

Elliott Hudson College
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language grade 4 or above desirable
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Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Bradford · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria A commitment to a work placement as part of this course is required therefore, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure is needed - which the C
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Guiseley School
Leeds · 24 months
They ask for: Students should achieve a minimum of five GCSEs Grade 4-9, this must include Maths and English Language or Literature. In addition, GCSE Grade 4 in science is r
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South Craven School
Keighley · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Thomas Rotherham College
2 years
They ask for: Standard Level 3 Entry Criteria including grade 4 in English Language.
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North East5

George Stephenson High School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE grades 9-4, including 4s in Maths and English. Single and double award available in this subject.
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English at grade 4. GCSE Biology at grade 4.
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-On-Tyne · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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The King Edward Vi School
Morpeth · 2 years
They ask for: See Prospectus on School Website
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The King'S Academy
Middlesbrough · 24 months
They ask for: 5 Grades 9-4 in GCSE, including at least a grade 4 and a grade 3 in English and Mathematics.
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