Part-Time Course Guide
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Healthcare Practice (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)
Pearson BTEC
Care & Health
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice (Course has been withdrawn – Please click on the Interested button to express your interest and we can follow up with alternative options available)Campus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare PracticeCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 08/09/2025Fees:
£2,500 per annum (subject to change)
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road
Course Modules
- Unit 1: Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
- Unit 2: Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social
- Unit 3: Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social
- Unit 14: Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health
- Unit 9: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health
- Unit 17: Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care
- Unit 4: Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English GCSE and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2) OR Extended Diploma – MPP profile plus 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English GCSE and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2); OR Access - 45%. Information Session, Access NI check requiredROI Requirements
64 UCAS points or above plus 5 OLCs to include English & Maths at Grade O5 and above (equivalent to pass in GCSE); OR Extended Diploma – MPP profile plus 5 OLCs at Grade O5 or above to include English OLC and Maths OLC or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2); OR Access - 45%. Information Session required. Access NI required. Note: Whilst ILC O5/D1 is acceptable for English Leaving Cert (Ordinary Level) for entry to HNC, students must be made aware that they should check the criteria for progression to their universities of choice as university entry requirements vary.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
There is a mandatory work placement in this qualification of 225 hours.
What's Next?
Further Study
This course seeks to facilitate entry to university to study degrees such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science and other health related degrees.Career Prospects
Following successful completion of the HNC programme, students can progress to degree-level study in the area of health and care and/or employment in the healthcare sector.Enquiry
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