Assistant Practitioner

University of Worcester
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

32 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,000

About this course

Overview

As you approach becoming an Assistant Practitioner, you discover a wide variety of options. At the University of Worcester, our diverse and exciting Foundation Degree allows you to engage within health and social care. The course equips you with the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours to excel in a rewarding career in health. We support our students by developing the relevant skillset required of the role, emphasising person-centred care, communication and team working throughout the course – essential to becoming an effective Assistant Practitioner.

Our Foundation Degree for the Assistant Practitioner is a full-time, two-year course developed to support students’ career development and promotion to an Assistant Practitioner. Students will be proficient to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, care services and charitable organisations in the community. The University of Worcester has well-established links to a variety of organisations, the Integrated Care Board and NHS England, helping us identify successful opportunities which meet the students’ and community’s needs. This Foundation Degree supports our students’ exploration of this hybrid role, whilst supplying them with the experiences required to thrive in a healthcare career.

The Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner is ideal for those already working within a health and social care setting or those seeking to begin their career in Health and Social Care.

For those working a minimum of 30 hours per week, the L5 Apprenticeship route may be an option and would enable you to continue working full time. Students can choose to study this course either at our Worcester or our Dudley campus.

Key features

  • You will work across a variety of health and social care settings supporting people of all ages and further developing your knowledge, skills and behaviour.

  • You will develop and enhance your self-awareness and interpersonal skills alongside gaining an insight into the importance of evidence-based practice within health and social care

  • A stimulating learning environment based on the values of academic freedom, ethical awareness and critical appraisal.

  • You will be working with a team of academics, clinicians and work-based learning tutors who hold a range of expertise and experience relevant to health and social care.

  • The skills and simulation centre provides excellent facilities to safely practice health and care interventions in a supportive environment.

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdSc

    Location: Dudley

    Avg. Salary: £20,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdSc

    Location: Worcester

    Avg. Salary: £20,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2461 Social workers
    3219 Health associate professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dudley
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £20,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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