Aberystwyth University

Healthcare Education

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our academic staff are registered nurses and allied health professionals, many of whom are also practising clinicians, providing an exceptional combination of theoretical rigour, professional insight and practice-based experiences. In addition, we have strong partnership working arrangements with Welsh Health Boards within the locality, who are able to provide specific expertise for bespoke learning opportunities and specialist input within theory modules. Students’ clinical and academic skills are developed within a strong and established system of support through personal tutors within the Healthcare Education Centre, enabling students to develop skills such as academic writing, reflection, critical thinking and decision-making.

This is complemented by other learning activities within the programme, including sessions in our Clinical Skills Unit, a simulation unit where students can learn and practise clinical skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Key highlights

  • Taught by registered nurses and allied health professionals, many practising clinicians
  • Partnerships with local Welsh Health Boards provide specialist input and bespoke learning
  • Personal tutor support develops academic writing, reflection and critical thinking
  • Clinical Skills Unit simulation sessions for practising clinical skills safely
  • Develops decision-making alongside clinical and academic skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-104 — UCAS Tariff 104 - 96 A Levels BCC-CCC.
  • A-level: BCC-CCC — UCAS Tariff 104 - 96 A Levels BCC-CCC.
  • Welsh Baccalaureate — Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of on
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D-DD — BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 26-28 — BTEC Diploma - D*D-DD International Baccalaureate: 28-26 European Baccalaureate: 26% overall Other Requirements { "category":"Entry Requirement","message":"Those without Level 3 qualifications can explore admission to th…
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Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Healthcare support worker
  • Assistant practitioner
  • Nursing associate
  • Senior healthcare assistant
  • Clinical support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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