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FdSc Health Sciences (Care of the Adult) FdSc Health Sciences (Mental Health) This is a work-related, nationally recognised qualification for people currently working in the health and social care sector as assistants in a variety of settings. Foundation degrees equip students with the higher level skills the sector needs. The following routes are available but vary subject to demand: Care of the Adult; Mental Health. These programmes enable students to climb the NHS career ladder and pursue further training to become a registered practitioner.
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These programmes combine University classroom-based learning, e-learning and work-based learning to help you enhance your practice skills and develop an understanding of the theory relevant to your work. In addition there is a two-day work placement based with the local Trusts.
How are the programmes structured? The first year is at certificate level and focuses on underpinning knowledge, key skills and development of some specialist skills. The second year focuses on refining key skills and developing specialist skills relevant to your area of work.
Programme modules First year
Personal Effectiveness (IT and Communication Skills) Clinical Governance and Patient Safety The Bio-psychosocial Being Health, Illness and Diseases Professions-specific module Second year Health Policy, Law and Ethics Health Protection and Disease Prevention
Personal and People Development Critical Appraisal and Research Skills Professions-specific module
Partners and placements We work closely in partnership with the National Health Service and the independent health sector. As part of these programmes you are expected to be employed in a relevant role and environment to support your academic studies. This setting is where you will undertake your two-day work placement.
Entry requirements
Access to these programmes may be supported by the NHS East of England; consequently it is only available to: applicants classified as ‘home’ or ‘EU’ students. In order to be classified as a home or EU student you must be: a) ‘settled’ in the UK as a UK or EU citizen, or have ‘indefinite leave to remain’ granted by the Home Office. ‘Settled’ means being both ordinarily resident in the UK and without any immigration restriction on the length of your stay in the UK; and
b) ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK and Islands for the full three-year period before the first day of the first academic year of the programme;
applicants who can complete the Criminal Record Bureau and occupational health checks;
applicants who have the ability to study at a Foundation degree level; this can be demonstrated by: – a Level 3 qualification (eg NVQ, A-level, Access course, BND), eg Health Care Sciences and Health and Social Care or equivalent; or
– A-levels: two grade Cs including one in a science subject.
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