Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care

GCSE: Mathematics and English C/4. Acceptable alternatives to our GCSE Maths and English requirements are listed further down this page

Plus a level 3 qualification: For example: A Levels, BTECs, T-level, NVQ Level 3, QAA- approved Access course or Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

Vocational qualifications: We also consider a range of vocational level 3 qualifications for entry. 

GCSE Maths requirements: We can accept a number of OFQUAL regulated level 2 maths qualifications in place of GCSE Maths C/4, including Functional Skills level 2, Key Skills level 2 or numeracy units taken as part of an Access to HE Diploma.

GCSE English requirements: If you are a first language English speaker or have a lived in the UK for over three years, we can accept a number of OFQUAL regulated level 2 English qualifications in place of GCSE English C/4, including Functional Skills level 2, Key Skills level 2 or literacy units taken as part of an Access to HE Diploma.

English language requirements for applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK

UKVI IELTS (Academic only) with 5.0 overall with a minimum of 4.0 in each component.

UKVI IELTS must be taken at an approved test centre on the UKVI’s list. The test must have been taken within 2 years of the start of the course (October 2022 for October 2024 entry).

If you have not listed a suitable maths or English qualification in your application this may form part of any offer given to you. IELTS 5.0 overall, with a minimum of 4.0 in each component. IELTS tests must be a UKVI IELTS taken at an approved IELTS test