FdSc Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This practice-based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is aimed at those working in a health or social-care setting who want to move into a more specialist role (minimum two years’ experience). You learn to assess an individual’s complex needs arising from disability, accident or illness, and develop a package of care that meets those needs.

Faculty: School of Society, Community and Health | Department: Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Introduction to academic study and the workplace; Foundations of healthcare practice; Principles and practice of associate continuing healthcare practitioners; Virtual placement 1; Advanced principles and practice of continuing healthcare practice; Virtual placement 2.

Career pathways

Graduates can obtain employment with private and NHS healthcare-related services and providers, and are prepared for a range of similar careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. Minimum two years’ experience in a health or social-care setting. Not open to international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050. Source

Intake: September

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