Healthcare Practice (Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education)

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UK Requirements

48 UCAS points or equivalent, plus English GCSE Grade C or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2). Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above, but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, are also eligible to apply. Attendance at information session and interview required by all applicants. Access NI check required for all successful applicants. Please note: Math GCSE grade C (or Essential Skills Level 2) although not essential on entry, must be completed in addition to course studies.

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS points or above. Students must also have English at Grade 05 and above. Note: Whilst ILC 05/D1 is acceptable for English Leaving Cert Ordinary for entry to this Level 4 programme, students must be made aware that they should check the criteria for progression to their universities of choice as university entry requirements vary. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above, but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, are also eligible to apply. Attendance at information session and interview required by all applicants. Access NI check required for all successful applicants. Please note: Math GCSE grade C (or Essential Skills Level 2) although not essential on entry, must be completed in addition to course studies.

Further Study

Students can progress directly from this course onto several degree pathways including Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability), Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Occupational Therapy. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to check the entry requirements for each university and to ensure that GCSE entry requirements for university are met before enrolling on a course at the College.

Career Prospects

Following successful completion of the Level 4 programme, students can progress to degree-level study in the area of health and care or employment in the healthcare sector. The opportunity also exists to continue your Nursing degree with the Open University if specific employment is secured within the WHSCT and the Trust agrees to release you to undertake this study. Completing this course is not a guarantee of employment with the Trust and securing employment with the Trust is not a guarantee that you will be released for further study.