Health and Social Care

Entry requirements would usually be one of the following: 

One of the following: 

• 48 UCAS Points (can be general studies) 

• Access to HE from a QAA recognised Access to HE course 

Plus: 

• Normally, Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C) or equivalents such as: level 2 adult numeracy/literacy level 2 key skills/application of number 

Personal qualities: 

• You must be able to demonstrate through an informal discussion your potential to be caring and compassionate and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with colleagues, service users and carers. 

DBS and placement: 

• As part of this programme of study you will be required to have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to pay the cost of this. You may be able to supply an existing DBS but this must be within 3 years of issue. A DBS must be in place before you start your placement. Please note: if your DBS comes back with a restriction which could stop you from accessing a placement you will not be able to complete the programme.  

• You must have the opportunity to complete 200 placement hours per year, either voluntary or in paid employment 

Other information: 

• As part of this programme, you will be required to engage in practical/ experiential learning sessions. Please note: for these sessions you will be expected to have long hair tied back. 

• Students will be required to purchase a polo shirt in preparation for starting the programme. 

We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of recent work experience in the sector and a capacity to pursue the course successfully. 

We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more. 

Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner in Health and Social Care or 240 credits (of which 120 credits are at level at 4 and 120 at level 5) from an equivalent health and social care programme.