Complementary Health Studies

Vocational qualification

In Plymouth

£ 2,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Plymouth

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    November

The differing philosophies and disciplines of our foundation degree make for fascinating study. Not only will you learn how to become a competent and careful clinical practitioner, but you will also learn to challenge and perfect your analytical and critical thinking skills about the moral and ethical issues of this branch of medicine and its research. Within this foundation degree you can.

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Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

NovemberEnrolment now open

About this course

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• 120 UCAS tariff points - preferably with one A level being a science • a BTEC national award in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 3 in a related subject
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

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Course Content

Award:
Foundation Degree, FdSc

What's it all about?:
The differing philosophies and disciplines of our foundation degree make for fascinating study. Not only will you learn how to become a competent and careful clinical practitioner, but you will also learn to challenge and perfect your analytical and critical thinking skills about the moral and ethical issues of this branch of medicine and its research. Within this foundation degree you can also study part-time for an HNC over two years.

**Please note, in order to complete your studies you will need to purchase a variety of equipment, which will cost in the region of £300 over the duration of the course**

Progression:
Subject to specific requirements, this foundation degree is designed to build upon your level 3 achievements and provide the competencies, knowledge and understanding required at clinical practitioner level.

Successful students may progress to year three of the BSc (Hons) Complementary Health Sciences degree at Middlesex University.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• 120 UCAS tariff points - preferably with one A level being a science • a BTEC national award in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 3 in a related subject
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Modules studied include:
• anatomy and physiology
• aromatherapy
• reflexology
• nutrition
• work based learning • holistic palliative care
• manual lymphatic drainage massage.

When can I study?:
Various day and times

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class assessment and externally set examinations.
Course Facts
  • Apply via UCAS

Start Date:
9 September 2009

End Date:
27 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £500.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £500.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UF2925

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
11 September 2009

End Date:
4 January 2012

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£660 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £165.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £165.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UX2925

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply via UCAS

Start Date:
9 September 2010

End Date:
27 June 2012

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £500.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £500.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UF2925

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
11 September 2010

End Date:
4 January 2013

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£660 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £165.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £165.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UX2925

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Complementary Health Studies

£ 2,000 + VAT