BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaPearson 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.

21 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber4

All Saints' Catholic High School
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including English Language and Mathematics and 4 / Merit in Health and Social Care if taken OPTION BLOCK C
Their versionFree
Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version
Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
Their version
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.skegnesstec.ac.uk/
Their version

West Midlands4

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Birmingham · 39 weeks
They ask for: Contact to discuss
Their version
Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at g
Their versionFree
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Their version
Queen Alexandra College
12 months
They ask for: High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wi
Their versionFree

East of England3

Clacton County High School
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade 9 to 4
Their versionFree
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · 12 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in English. Grade 4 in Maths (or working towards the qualification at college). For the Certificate and Extended Certificate (= Single and Double) - a G
Their versionFree
Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.
Their version

North East3

Gateshead College
Gateshead · 1 year
They ask for: Qualifications needed: 5 GCSEs Grade A*-C (9-4) including English Language and Maths. Required experience: Experience of caring for others is not essential but
Their version
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
Their version£2,882
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above. Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any tim
Their version

North West3

Runshaw College
Leyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade C/Level 4 including either Maths or English Language at Level 4 or above, and no less than a Level 3 in the other.
Their versionFree
Southport Education Group
Southport · 34 weeks
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 including maths or English at grade 4 and English or maths at grade 3. Alternatively - pass grade in a relevant Level 2 qualification. Plu
Their version
The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version

South West2

The Blue School
Wells · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4+ and BTEC Health & Social Care (Level 2) at grade Merit or higher .
Their versionFree
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. This must include English (Language or Literature) and/or Maths, preferably Science and one other GCSE at a minimum of Grade 4.
Their version

South East1

East Surrey College
Redhill · 68 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,932 to £3,277

London1

Sir George Monoux College
London · 1 year
They ask for: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/
Their versionFree