Health and Social Care (Single)

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices or via the Late Application Form below after the Oversubscription Criteria Meeting.

Late Applications: If you are applying for a place at Hillview Sixth Form after the Oversubscription Criteria Meeting in June, please submit your late application using the link below. We will contact you on Friday 21st August 2026 to discuss your application.

Late Applications for Hillview Sixth Form 2026

Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
(equivalent of one A Level)

This course provides robust opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subject areas relating to health and social care provision, but is useful in any area of employment which involves working with people. It is offered here at Hillview as a two year course with the option of it being worth the equivalent of one or two A Levels. The topics studied vary according to the specific course with differing assessment types and weighting.

The topics studied vary according to the specific course with differing assessment types and weighting. Learners of both courses will study units covering topics including:

• Human Lifespan Development – examined

• Working in Health and Social Care - examined

• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs – coursework

• Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs - coursework

General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form.

Any students meeting the above criteria is eligible for this course.

Students can progress into both employment and further study in all types of care –social, health, child or public services. Hillview students have elected to study Child, Mental and Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedical Science, Youth Work, Social Work, Primary School Teaching, Forensic Science, Child Studies, Human Resource and many other interesting courses at university.