Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc
University of Worcester
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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OverviewOur Child & Adolescent Mental Health Foundation Degree blends high quality teaching with practical work-based learning. Foundation degrees are a recognised qualification that will contribute to your professional development and provide a route into employment or further study. Youll work with academics, clinicians and researchers with a broad range of expertise and experience.Key featuresOpportunities to progress to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health BSc (Hons) Top-Up - a unique ...Read more

Overview

Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Foundation Degree blends high quality teaching with practical work-based learning. Foundation degrees are a recognised qualification that will contribute to your professional development and provide a route into employment or further study. You'll work with academics, clinicians and researchers with a broad range of expertise and experience.

Key features

  • Opportunities to progress to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health BSc (Hons) Top-Up - a unique opportunity that is currently only offered here at Worcester.
  • More opportunities to progress onto related top-up degrees, including our Applied Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Top-Up.
  • A route into further study and a career working with children, young people and their families- 200 hours a year of work-based learning ensures your skills and knowledge are relevant to your work

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WUSCA ranking:
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52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 60 = 40% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
40%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary
£27,000
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Charlie
24 Jan 23

Great online resources and collaborate seminars meaning that you can access learning remotely. Supportive course..Read more

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Laura
12 Jan 23

Experienced lecturers, and excellent..Read more

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32 Grades / Points required

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Psychology
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Physical Education
13%
English Literature
11%
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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