Healthcare for Assistant Practitioners, Foundation Degree, University of Leeds

Course content

Three core strands run throughout the Foundation Degree:

There is a strong emphasis on your development of clinical practice coupled with acquiring skills for successful study at university. Half of each year of the course is clinically based, and teaching across modules is designed to help and support you in your learning as reflective practitioners. This course is delivered under the apprenticeship model. The Foundation Degree is awarded by the University of Leeds, after which an end point assessment will be required by your employer to achieve the apprenticeship.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Entry requirements, fees and applying

  Entry requirements

  GCSE: GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

  
  

  Level 3 health/social care qualification (or equivalent).

  Alternative entry

  If you don't have the required level 3 qualifications you can complete our Alternative Entry Scheme. If you don't have the required GCSEs, you may also be asked to take tests in English and maths. Contact the Lifelong Learning Centre for more information.

  International

  We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information contact the LLC Admissions Team.

  English language requirements

  IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component.

  How to apply

  Apply to this course through the Lifelong Learning Centre. Application is via your line manager in the first instance.

  Admissions policy

  Lifelong Learning Centre Undergraduate Admissions Policy

  Fees

  UK/EU: To be confirmed

  International: To be confirmed

  The fees for this course are paid by your employer through the apprenticeship levy.

  Additional cost information

  There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs

• Career opportunities

  A qualification from the University of Leeds counts: our graduates are highly valued by employers. When you complete your degree programme you will also become part of a network of highly employable graduates.

  A University of Leeds degree will make you very attractive to employers and enhance your career prospects. Graduates of this course will have a solid platform for career development and further study. The course has been developed to meet workforce development needs identified by Healthcare trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region. As a Foundation Degree graduate you would be able to assume responsibility to deliver delegated elements of protocol-based health and social care and undertake clinical work in areas previously only within the remit of registered healthcare providers.

  Careers support

  The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate.

  The University and the Lifelong Learning Centre (LLC) provide a range of activities to support LLC students looking to:

  Read more at Careers support for LLC students and on the University's Careers website.