Course summary
This programme is aimed particularly at healthcare assistants and care workers, and is designed to offer flexible study so that it is suitable if you are already in work. It has been designed in conjunction with local employers (the Primary Care Trusts and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Trust) and is an ideal first level HE qualification for healthcare workers in both the public and private sector. This course will be delivered through workshops, lectures, presentations, seminars and group activities. The emphasis on skills for work means that this is a truly vocational programme and will enable you to both ground your learning in the workplace as well as reflect on work practice in an academic context. Students in employment will be expected to receive practical and enabling support from their employers. Year 1 / Level 4 Academic and Professional Skills Cognitive and Biological Systems Health and Nutrition Law, Ethics and Safeguarding Person Centred Care Practice and Policy in Healthcare Year 2 / Level 5 Anthropometry and Recovery Human Growth and Development Human Pathology: The Study of Disease Promoting Health Research in Practice Supervision and Leadership If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Alison Roberts- Course Leader FdSc Health Studies, email: [email protected] The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.
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Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- B900
- Institution code:
- C54
- Campus name:
- Norfolk House
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider International/Overseas applicants for this course due to UKVI Regulations (ie anyone who would require a Student Visa to study in the UK).
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
You will need a level 3 qualification in a related subject or proven experience in practice. Above all we expect you to have the commitment and enthusiasm to be successful. You will need to be employed or have a voluntary placement for eight hours a week minimum. Mature applicants are welcome if they can demonstrate appropriate qualifications and suitable experience.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ccn.ac.uk/adults/degrees-and-higher-education/course/fdsc-health-studies-2/
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components. |
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ