Assistant Practitioner (Health) FdSc
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This work-based Foundation degree builds on your existing practice experience, setting you off on a journey of active independent learning with appropriate support from academic and clinical staff. It develops your skills and equips you to become a reflective and compassionate healthcare practitioner, able to promote, provide and maintain safe, effective care within a multidisciplinary context and in multicultural settings. Fully immersive simulation suites with environments to prepare students for different scenarios in a supportive environment.
High-quality teaching spaces; informal learning spaces; and lecture theatres.
Key highlights
- Work-based degree building on your existing healthcare practice experience
- Support from both academic and clinical staff throughout
- Fully immersive simulation suites for practising different clinical scenarios
- Prepares you to deliver safe, effective care in multidisciplinary teams
- Develops reflective, compassionate practice for multicultural healthcare settings
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant Practitioner
- Senior Healthcare Assistant
- Nursing Associate
- Healthcare Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £9,535 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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