Course Summary

This course will promote and develop standards in care and give you the opportunity to explore and develop your interest in the industry. The course will be of specific interest to individuals wanting to pursue careers in health care. It delivers the specialist knowledge and skills required in practice, underpinned by broad-based academic learning, with a balance of theory and practice to underpin learning. It is designed to meet the development needs of the individual employee and the needs of the service in hospital or other acute settings. The course is taught by a multi-disciplinary team with backgrounds in nursing, social work and residential and community care.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 modules will include: Foundations of practice, Essentials of health and disease, Holistic approaches to care, and Person-centred practice. Year 2 modules will include: Extending practice, Quality enhancement in practice, Research methods in health and social care, and Managing long-term conditions.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L510

Institution code: W47

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


A related Level 3 qualification, or a related Advanced Apprenticeship, or equivalent. Applicants will also need Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1
EU 12500.0 Year 1
International 12500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

International Students are required to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit prior to a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) being issued. The remaining 50% is payable at enrolment with UCW.

Provider information

Knightstone Road
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Weston super Mare
BS23 2AL

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