Award in Essential Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

• IELTS5 overall

Prerequisites

Student should be at least 18 years during the year in which the course starts. Good working knowledge of English (normally a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent). O’Level at grade 6 (or equivalent) is also accepted. In case of no certificate, student can sit for an English test to confirm level of English knowledge. Basic knowledge of IT – ability to use a web browser. Students are required to have a minimum of 2 O’Levels or have obtained a Level 2 qualification. Students who do not have the above entry criteria can opt to sit for an interview to establish whether the student is competent and qualified to pursue a course at MQF Level 3. For students wishing to pursue the full MQF Level 3 qualification, shall be required to produce a police conduct certificate. Students pursuing the full MQF Level 3 qualification might be required to demonstrate they have taken all vaccinations required to work within a healthcare institution. The hosting facility might also have its requirements which the student needs to follow.

Source: MFHEA GraphQL register