Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaNCFE

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.

27 providers teach this exact qualification.

North West7

East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4, which must include a Grade 3 and 4 in English Language and Maths, in either combination.
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Hugh Baird College
Bootle · 70 weeks
They ask for: https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
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Lakes College West Cumbria
Workington · 520 hours
They ask for: This one year course follows on from our Certificate in Social Care (Level 3) course which learners must have completed with a B grade before progressing furthe
Their version£3,698
St Helens College
St. Helens · 420 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 420 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
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Tameside College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 2 years
They ask for: Learners should have 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including mathematics and/ or English. You will be required to re-sit your English and/ or mathematics alongside y
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE�S grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Their version£3,697

West Midlands5

City of Wolverhampton College
1 year
They ask for: www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
Their versionFree
Codsall Community High School
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: Merit or above in CamTec or BTEC Health and Social Care.
Their versionFree
Coventry College
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above including Science, English & maths, or Relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit Level with GCSE/Leve
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You must have either: � A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English language and maths � A relevant Level 2 qualification (such as NCFE CACHE Level 2 Exten
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South Staffordshire College
Penkridge · 35 weeks
They ask for: To enrol onto the level 3 Health and Social Care course you need four GCSE�s at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). These must include English Language and maths.
Their versionFree

Yorkshire and The Humber4

Barnsley College
Barnsley · 2 years
They ask for: At least five GCSE at grades A* – C/4 including English Language and maths at grade 4 or above. Or, A Diploma at merit in a related subject with GCSE English at
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Calderdale College
Halifax · 586 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths. A minimum of grade 3 in science though grade 4 is desirable.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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East of England4

Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths. Applicants who wish to progress to a career in Nursing or Midwifery will also need a GCSE science gra
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: Please contact the college for entry requirement details
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Lift Clacton
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4+, including a C in Health.
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Oaklands College
St. Albans · 36 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English, Maths and Science. Learners wil
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East Midlands3

Loughborough College
Loughborough · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English Language and preferably Science
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Loughborough College
Loughborough · 2 years
They ask for: At least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for cours
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Northampton College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including maths and English Language
Their versionFree

South East2

Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke · 70 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for full details
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need four GCSE at grade 4 or above including English, maths and science.
Their version£7,395

South West2

South Devon College
Paignton · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English, You will need to complete a DBS Check, You should have
Their version£7,515
Yeovil College
Yeovil · 348 hours
They ask for: To enrol on this course, you need to have Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 in addition to 3 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or higher. Alternative qualifications such a
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