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T Level – Health

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Overview

The purpose of the T Level in Health is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher-level technical training relevant to the T Level. The objectives of this qualification are to equip students with the core knowledge and skills relevant to health; up to date occupational knowledge and skills; necessary English, mathematics and digital skills and threshold competence that meets employer expectations and is as close to full occupational competence as possible. To support students in meeting this occupational competence they are required to complete a minimum of 315 hours industry placement

How you’ll learn

The T Level consists of a core component and occupational specialism in either supporting the adult nursing team or supporting the midwifery team. The core component consists of 2 written examinations and an employer set project. The occupational specialism consists of a case study assessment, 2 practical activity assessments and a professional discussion.

Units include:

  • Working within the health and science sector
  • The healthcare sector
  • Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector
  • Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector
  • Managing information and data within the health and science sector
  • Managing personal information
  • Good scientific and clinical practice
  • Providing person-centred care
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Infection prevention and control in health specific settings
  • Safeguarding
  • Core science concepts
  • Further science concepts
  • Assist with an individual’s overall care and needs to ensure comfort and wellbeing
  • Assist registered health professionals with clinical or therapeutic tasks and interventions
  • Undertake a range of physiological measurements
  • Assist the adult nursing team with clinical tasks
  • Support individuals to meet activities of daily living
  • Assist with skin integrity assessments and with the care and treatment of skin conditions
Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 3
  3. Further study

Entry requirements:

Applicants will require a grade 4 in GCSE English and maths as well as a minimum of 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above which must include a science.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Careers it can lead to

  • Care Workers and Home Carers £13.39 an hour
  • Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics) £27,800 a year
  • Senior Care Workers £26,800 a year
  • Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants £23,800 a year
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  • Health Associate Professionals £24,200 a year
  • Laboratory Technicians £25,600 a year

With further study or experience

  • Other Health Professionals £37,100 a year
  • Residential, Day and Domiciliary Care Managers and Proprietors £42,000 a year
  • Midwifery Nurses £39,500 a year
  • Registered Community Nurses £30,800 a year
  • Registered Specialist Nurses £47,300 a year
  • Registered Mental Health Nurses £36,100 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Your UCAS points

T Level (overall grade)

Grade UCAS points
D* Distinction* 168
D Distinction 144
M Merit 120
P (A*-C) Pass (core component A* to C) 96
P (D-E) Pass (core component D or E) 72

UCAS points are an estimate. Each university course sets its own entry requirements, and points can change from year to year. Please enquire for full details about a specific course. Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry. About UCAS Tariff points

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Student Voice

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I felt there was a lot of support at College from tutors and other staff. The course is the reason why I got a place at university. It prepared me and helped with completing assignments and referencing which made it easier at university. My placements gave me a greater understanding of what a job in health and social care could be like. It was the best decision I made in terms of my career pathway.

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.

4

You get ready to start

Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.

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