Health Studies

Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care accounts for two-thirds of a two-year, full-time study programme for learners who are intending to go onto further study in a related sector. It is intended as an Applied General qualification, and is equivalent in size to two A-Levels. The qualification supports access to a range of higher education courses, in health and social care disciplines, if taken alongside further Level 3 qualifications.