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Health & Social Care (level 3 diploma) College course

After GCSEs.

• Level 3
• 2 years
• After GCSEs

Entry requirements

• With GCSEs: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Combined Science, English Language. Typical: Usually four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above; colleges offer level 2 courses if not.

Careers it leads to

• Healthcare assistant: Supports nurses and patients on wards, in clinics and in care homes.

Where to find it

Local further education colleges. Course names and availability vary by college.

Revision guides

GCSE Biology · GCSE Combined Science · GCSE English Language

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Can lead on to

• Nursing Degree
• Paramedic Science Degree
• Registered Nurse Degree apprenticeship
• Midwifery Degree
• Social Work Degree