Buckinghamshire New University

BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Healthcare

Buckinghamshire New UniversityUxbridge, United Kingdom

Course overview

This BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare) is a flexible programme designed to enable suitably qualified and experienced practitioners to 'top up' a Level 5 qualification to a degree, through a number of different pathways. This course can be studied full-time over one year, or spread over up to six years. Each module is awarded a number of credits and can be studied on a stand-alone basis, providing greater flexibility when working towards the BSc (Hons) qualification.

Key highlights

  • Top-up route from a Level 5 qualification to a full degree
  • Designed for qualified, experienced healthcare practitioners
  • Choice of several different pathways through the programme
  • Modules can be studied on a stand-alone basis for credit
  • Flexible pacing, from one year full-time up to six years

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall

Scholarships

  • BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship

  • BNU Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.

Careers this course leads to

  • Senior healthcare practitioner
  • Clinical team leader
  • Advanced healthcare practitioner
  • Healthcare service manager
  • Clinical educator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,700

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 Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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