Complementary Healthcare and Wellbeing

DipHE Complementary Healthcare and Wellbeing aims to provide learners wishing to undertake studies within Complementary Therapies with a deeper, broader, and enriched learning experience; to support career development into this ever growing and expanding industry. The course provides comprehensive education and training into the concept of Holistic and Integrated Healthcare; whilst developing hands-on practitioner skills and extensive practical techniques in various therapeutic therapies to include Advanced Massage, Clinical Aromatherapy and Reflexology. It will provide a deeper level of knowledge within Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Nutrition; whilst developing deeper therapeutic relationships, allowing for effective support and treatment planning for various client health needs. Business Development, Professional Standards, Interpersonal Skills and Ethics will be employed to ensure safety, efficacy, and high standards of practice. The course will be accredited by sector specific professional associations prior to its commencement, and the planned content has been devised to meet the National Occupational Skills required by Skills for Health. This ensures that the course is fit for purpose and that learners are fully prepared for a career as a professional complementary therapist.

UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A minimum of 48 UCAS points from the following BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject. Minimum - Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject. (for example Beauty Therapy, Health and social care) GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A level. Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher. For mature applicants some experience may be taken in lieu of the qualifications that carry UCAS points. (Skill Scan) Level 3 Massage desirable – this can be completed alongside the course – to allow for advanced massage techniques completion of the qualification International applicants NARIC confirmed equivalent of 48 UCAS tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5 - GCSE English Language- Grade 4/c or above GCSE Maths- Grade 4/C or above Functional skills or equivalent will also be considered.

IELTS (Academic): 6
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications may be acceptable for applicants requiring a visa