Course options
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Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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Location
Luton Campus 1
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
MAR
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
This practice-based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is aimed at those working in a health or social-care setting who want to move into a more specialist role (minimum two years鈥� experience). You learn to assess an individual鈥檚 complex needs arising from disability, accident or illness, and develop a package of care that meets those needs. You work with a multi-professional team that includes nurses, doctors and social workers, acting as an expert guide to the regulations that apply to continuing healthcare.
Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement- This Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, and meets the occupational standards needed to work in the health and care sector.
Facilities and Specialist Equipment- 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.
Partnerships and Collaborations- The course has been designed and delivered in partnership with local health and social-care employers, who have shaped the curriculum to be practice-led and based on the NHS constitution.
Your Student Experience- Develop essential skills to offer support, care and advice when acting as the first point of contact for your clients, their carers and family. - It covers theory and practice in both real and simulated environments, ensuring you qualify with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running. - Our external partners and practice experts contribute to course delivery, providing support, additional specialist knowledge and experience. - Learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments. - On successful completion of the course, you can progress to a top-up course in a related subject, leading to a full degree and registration with the regulatory body for your chosen profession.
Tuition fees
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University information
University of Bedfordshire
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University League Table
129th
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Campus address
University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, Luton, LU1 3JU, England
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Subject ranking
30th out of 32 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 163101 62%23rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10046.0 46%19th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%23rd
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