Healthcare Practice

This programme prepares students for careers within healthcare environments through the development of practical, professional and leadership skills. Students learn alongside healthcare-focused case studies and develop competencies in clinical practice, health promotion, infection control, wellbeing and evidence-based care.

Qualification

Foundation Degree (FdSc)

Duration

2 Years

Entry requirements

Age 18+
Relevant Level 3 qualification
Minimum 32 UCAS points
Four GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above
Enhanced DBS check
Interview required
IELTS 5.5 for international applicants

Course modules

Level 4

Professional Study Skills
Anatomy and Physiology in Healthcare
Assessment and Clinical Skills
Prevention and Control of Infection
Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Professional Values and Accountability

Level 5

Professional Development and Leadership
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Partnership Working and Integrated Care
Digital Skills in Healthcare
Health Inequalities
Evidence-Based Person-Centred Care

Career opportunities

Healthcare Assistant
Community Health Worker
Family Support Worker
Senior Care Worker
Health Advisor
Healthcare Supervisor
Healthcare Management Roles
Healthcare Top-Up Degrees

Locations

Birmingham
London
Leicester
Bradford