This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Assistant Practitioners have skills and experience in a particular area of clinical practice. Although they are not registered practitioners, they have a higher level of skill through their experience and training and work across both the NHS and other areas of healthcare services. UCS plans to run the following pathways:
- Health and Social Care
- Mental Health
- Occupational Therapy
- Diagnostic Radiography*
- Physiotherapy*
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Modules may include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Communication for Practice • Risk Management • Clinical Practice 1 and 2 • Professional Assessment.
Assessment method
Assessments are a mix of written assignments, presentations, and exams.
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 course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
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:
- B730
- Institution code:
- B70
- Campus name:
- Taunton Campus
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
T Level
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 and above, or equivalent. Applicants must be employed in a health or care setting for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Other
Applicants must be employed in a health or care setting for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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
Subject to the maximum fee limits set out in regulations, we will review the fees and may increase them in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI-X)
Provider information
Taunton Campus
Wellington Road
Taunton
TA1 5AX
Course contact details
Visit our course page Online Enquiry Form