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FdSc Assistant Practitioner - Podiatry (Apprenticeship) at Health Sciences University

Health Sciences University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Level 5 apprenticeship meets the Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship Standard (ST0215) and the Royal College of Podiatry Standards for the Foot Health Workforce. It is delivered online over about 24 months, combining academic study with practice-based learning while employed. Assistant practitioners work under registered podiatrists in nail care, wound re-dressing and specialist clinics.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Department: Podiatry  |  Duration: 24 months  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The apprenticeship bridges podiatry support worker and registered podiatrist roles, with progression guided by the Royal College of Podiatry career framework.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or equivalent (or Level 2 functional skills before end-point assessment) and a minimum of 48 UCAS points from A levels, T Levels, BTEC Nationals, Access to HE, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Employment of at least 30 hours per week in a linked role, 3 years' UK residency and apprenticeship funding eligibility. English: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 or OET equivalent.

Duration: 24 months

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