Health and Wellbeing - Foundation Degree

You will study 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5. Year 1 modules (level 4) may include: Skills for Professional Development; Communication and Interpersonal Skills for the Health Care Professional; Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body; Working in the Healthcare Profession; Concepts of Health and Wellbeing; Legal Aspects of Healthcare. Year 2 modules (level 5) may include: Developing Professional Practice; Contemporary Issues in Healthcare and Wellbeing; Complementary Therapies; Nutrition and the Impact on Wellbeing; Health and Wellbeing- Action Research Project. During the Foundation Degree you will gain general skills such as written and oral communication skills; the ability to work both independently and in a team; effective problem-solving and time management skills; research and data analysis skills. You will gain knowledge and an understanding of promoting physical health and wellbeing within the context of contemporary healthcare practice. Studying at Undergraduate level helps your opportunities for gaining relevant work in the health sector. Employers are looking for a highly skilled workforce with relevant qualifications and transferrable skills. The assessment process is an essential element of the programme design. Methods of assessment are varied to support and enhance the module design and structure and enable you to develop a range of transferrable skills. This course has minimum entry requirements of 1 x E in a relevant A level or a pass in BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or another vocational level 3 qualification, together with a GCSE at grade C in English. However, candidates receiving this minimum offer would need to demonstrate experience in and commitment to their chosen Foundation Degree subject. A typical offer is likely to be 2 x D at A level, or a Pass/Merit profile in a relevant BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, together with a number of GCSE grades at C or above including English. International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages will need to possess an IELTS band score of 6.0 (with no-less than 5.5 in any one element) or a recognised English Level 2 qualification. It is recommended that you have a recognised Maths Level 2 qualification on entry or seek to undertake one whilst on your course. Students for part time study are required to hold a relevant level 3 qualification and will need to be working in the health and wellbeing sector. Full time students will need approx. 10-12 hours a week, voluntary or paid work experience in a suitable setting on-going throughout their study. All students will be interviewed prior to selection on the course and have opportunity to discuss placement requirements. APEL may be possible dependant on qualifications and experience. Students will also be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process. (DBS) prior to commencement on placement.