Community Health and Well Being - FdSc
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale)

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale)

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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Community Health and Wellbeing focuses on interventions that health care workers provide outside of health care establishments. Community Health Workers use strong interpersonal skills to improve access and early diagnosis in communities. The Foundation Degree in Community Health and Wellbeing provides an alternative route for students unable to achieve the entry requirements for undergraduate health or nursing programmes. There are also generic study skills elements, along with Anatomy and ...Read more

Community Health and Wellbeing focuses on interventions that health care workers provide outside of health care establishments. Community Health Workers use strong interpersonal skills to improve access and early diagnosis in communities. The Foundation Degree in Community Health and Wellbeing provides an alternative route for students unable to achieve the entry requirements for undergraduate health or nursing programmes. There are also generic study skills elements, along with Anatomy and Pathology modules, which would suit both acute and community practice.Successful completion of this Community Health and Well-Being course will give you 240 CAT points and over 300 hours in a supervised, healthcare related practical work placement. There is also the opportunity to top-up your foundation qualification to a full BSc (Hons) qualification with just one additional year of study

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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
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77th

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale) Waun-Y-Pound Road Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 6GT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ebbw Vale Parkway  1.5 miles away

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