University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If your goal is to work in Health and Social Care at Assistant Practitioner level (Band 4), this is the course for you. Our course promotes the ethos of lifelong learning and advances your sense of personal responsibility and commitment to your ongoing education and development, and it will prepare you to work as an efficient member of a multidisciplinary team. This course ensures that Assistant Practitioner students are able to respond to the constantly changing context within which health and social care policies are being implemented, and helps students to develop an appreciation that knowledge and understanding is acquired within an evidence-based framework. We offer placements covering a large geographical area that can include Cheshire, Merseyside and Shropshire.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
The assessment strategies employed throughout the course are designed to ensure that students are exposed to a mix of assessment methods measuring both academic and clinical competence. The assessment methods include reports, presentations, short answer exams, case studies, projects, peer observations and reviews. The assessment of the practical learning is via Practice competencies, with the support of a Practice Mentor.
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
25Jan
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:
- B7AP
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- University Centre Warrington
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - EE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Applicants must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above, or equivalent.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ