| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This CertHE program offers a foundation year for students seeking to enter professional Health and Social Care degrees. It provides academic skills, guarantees an interview for relevant degrees at UoG, and equips graduates with essential theory and practical abilities through day-release, simulated hospital and bungalow experiences, and interactive skills development days.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
This program offers a foundation year for students seeking to enter professional Health and Social Care degrees. It provides students with the academic skills needed for success and guarantees an interview for relevant three-year Health and Social Care degrees at UoG.
Objectives:
- Develop understanding of Health and Social Care professions
- Build academic confidence and skills
- Guarantee interview for relevant professional Health and Social Care degrees at UoG
- Provide experience and knowledge for future career in Health and Social Care
Program Description:
- Day-release program allowing continued employment
- Equips graduates with essential academic theory and practical abilities
- Simulated hospital and bungalow for practicing skills and reflecting on scenarios
- Curriculum includes classroom learning, online resources, and Interactive Skills Development Days
Outline
Course Length:
9 months
Course Options:
Full-time
Campus:
City Campus, Gloucester
Modules:
(Module information will be updated)
- Reflection in the Workplace 1
- Interpersonal Skills for the Caring Professional
- Social Science Perspectives
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Policy Context
- Applied Numeracy and Literacy in Health and Social Care
- Healthcare Science in Context
Schedule:
(To be confirmed)
Assessments:
Continuous assessment throughout the program, culminating in exams and a final project.
Additional Information:
- Open Day: Visit the website to register.
- Course Updates: Fill in the form on the webpage to receive updates and information.
- School of Health and Social Care: Learn more about the school and its mission.
Careers
Potential Career Paths:
Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Operating Departmental Practice, or Social Work.
Overall
This CertHE program provides a strong foundation for those looking to embark on a career in Health and Social Care. Its unique features, including guaranteed interviews, practical experience, and day-release format, make it an attractive option for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK Fees:
- £9,250 per year
International Fees:
- £16,600 per year
Payment:
- See the further details of fees and potential extra costs when studying a course at the University of Gloucestershire.
