13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
The CertHE in Healthcare Practice is a course designed for those who want to pursue a career in healthcare. This programme provides a recognised qualification at level five, giving you the knowledge and skills needed for various healthcare roles. Our course focuses on delivering person-centred and compassionate care. You will learn how to provide effective support in different healthcare settings. The curriculum covers key aspects of healthcare, including integrated working, evidence-based practice, and professional development. You will also explore important biological, social, and psychological concepts and theories that underpin healthcare practice. The CertHE Healthcare Practice is ideal for those looking to enhance their qualifications before applying for a degree in healthcare. This course increases your chances of being accepted into your preferred degree programme. You will continue to apply for your chosen degree while studying with us, and you can leave our course at the end of the first or second year once you secure your place in a degree programme. Join us at UWTSD and take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (CertHE) • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits; compulsory) • Living Well: A Life-course Approach to Health and Wellbeing (20 credits; compulsory) • Personal, Academic and Professional Development (20 credits; compulsory) • Practising Healthcare in Wales: Language and Culture (20 credits; compulsory) • Professional Practice: A Person-centred Approach (20 credits; compulsory) • Understanding Health and Social Care (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
Exams are not heavily used in the programmes because the assessment focus is on the rehearsal of activities typically undertaken in the nursing and healthcare environment. Coursework is the primary assessment strategy. Coursework and practical tasks are set in a variety of formats; these include: Practical in-class set exercises (e.g. debate seminars) Role play (e.g. mock nursing interviews with heads of industry) Presentations Professional nursing portfolio (mirroring demands of industry) Research projects Reflective blogs Peer mentoring Video critique Essays Reports Work experience/placements.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP