Academic Preparation for Health Courses
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This short course has been designed to bridge the gap for those individuals who do not yet meet the entry criteria for their chosen health degree level course. It may also be useful for those individuals who have not been in education for over 5 years. This blended learning course provides the opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to progress in higher education and successfully complete your academic studies.
This short course assists you in developing a variety of transferable skills, as well as life-long learning skills and reflective practice. It will also help you enhance your organisation and IT skills. You'll learn about essay and report writing, academic referencing, assignment planning, reflective practice and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Supported by an academic team you'll undertake a series of weekly activities and online reading via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Key highlights
- Bridges the gap to entry criteria for health degree courses
- Suits learners returning after more than five years out of education
- Blended learning with weekly activities and online reading via the VLE
- Covers essay and report writing, referencing and assignment planning
- Develops reflective practice and understanding of evidence-based practice
- Builds organisation, IT and transferable life-long learning skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — …the University’s general minimum entry requirements you must also: have 64 UCAS tariff points from relevant Level 3 qualifications If you have alternative qualifications, along with relevant working experience, these will…
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Student nurse
- Student midwife
- Student paramedic
- Healthcare assistant
- Health care support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £600 | International: £17,600
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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