Course summary
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to prepare you for a rewarding career in many healthcare professions. You will explore the key contemporary issues relating to the roles of health professionals, including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, paramedics and operating department practitioners, alongside developing the skills required to progress within higher education. You will examine the importance of the professional values, standards and working practices required to support patient-centred care and support. This course is designed to provide you with a level of academic knowledge and develop your self-confidence that will aid your transition to a relevant degree course and then the workplace. For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
Modules
Fundamentals of Pathophysiology and Disease Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Professional Practice and Regulatory Standards Approaches to Health and Wellbeing for the Health Professional
Assessment method
Assessments have been designed to reflect those that you will be able to develop and use within your future role within the health professions e.g. a structured report, a professional debate and poster presentation. In addition your assessments will prepare you for the interview process (values based recruitment) required for progression onto further study in the health professions.
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
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:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 40 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should have A levels or equivalent qualifications and hold a Level 2 qualification (equivalent to GCSE) in English and Maths. Applicants with significant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your individual circumstances. Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director. For information regarding what might amount to a ‘relevant work experience’ that would count, or ‘equivalent studies’ that would qualify, please contact [email protected].
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7950 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7950 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
EU | £18300 | Year 1 |
International | £18300 | 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
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU