Healthcare Practice

The HND in Healthcare Practice is a two-year programme that offers a flexible choice of subject areas and progression opportunities. The programme aims to prepare and equip students with knowledge, understanding and skills for a range of careers within the health and social care sector. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required required for the sector, and the national recognition by employers can allow progression into employment. Students will also be required to undertake a placement within their current workplace or as a volunteer placement.

UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A minimum of 48 UCAS points which may be gained from the following qualifications: • 2 x GCE 'A' Level passes • 1 x GCE 'A' Level pass plus AS Level passes in appropriate subjects • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma • BTEC National Certificate • A Level 3 Diploma or equivalent such as NVQ, GNVQ, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate of Education • A recognised (Kite marked) Access Course • City and Guilds Technical Baccalaureate • Successful completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship • Other relevant international qualifications Please note that learners must have a Disclosure & Barring Service check prior to undertaking professional practice, it is the learners responsibility to ensure this is in place.

GCSE/National 4/National 5 - GCSE English and Maths required at Grade 4 or above (or Grade C or above under the old grading structure). An equivalent Level 2 qualification will also be accepted.