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England seeks feedback on new science and care courses for 2028

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12 Nov 2026, 12:00 am IST1 min read

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England’s Department for Education opened two consultations on November 11 on what students aged 16 to 19 should study in new science, health and care qualifications. The courses are planned for September 2028.

The science proposals include V Levels in science research and technology and in healthcare science and technology, alongside a science Foundation Certificate. The health and care proposals include V Levels in health and social care and occupational certificates for adult care workers and healthcare support workers.

Both consultations close on December 23, 2026. The department expects to publish the final subject content in February 2027.

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Credit: Department for Education, GOV.UK (Crown copyright) · Summarised/translated by KROV · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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