Complementary Healthcare (with Practitioner status) HND
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Coleg Gwent

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Coleg Gwent

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SEP-25

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**Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, which is based outside of Cardiff. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 hello@coleggwent.ac.uk****https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/**This two-year course is an excellent opportunity to extend your learning and experience within the field of healthcare, enabling you to achieve Complementary Healthcare with Practitioner status.There is a ...Read more


Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, which is based outside of Cardiff. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 hello@coleggwent.ac.uk


https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/

This two-year course is an excellent opportunity to extend your learning and experience within the field of healthcare, enabling you to achieve Complementary Healthcare with Practitioner status.There is a combination of theory and practical work on this course, with a strong emphasis on clinical work-based learning opportunities underpinning the programme.On completion of the course, your HND is equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate degree, so you should be eligible for direct entry to the final year of a three-year undergraduate degree in a related field.

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WUSCA ranking:
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20/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
62nd
What students say
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Megan
18 Feb 25

With my course having limited places, the small size has it so I know everyone on my course and my absence would be noted. I wish there were more societies..Read more

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Ellie
07 Feb 25

The university is really supportive, the facilities are great too. They are the best lecturers I have ever had. Cardiff uni was horrible to study..Read more

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Entry requirements

Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject

Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level

Tuition fees

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England

£7,500 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Megan
18 Feb 25
Healthcare Science - BSc (Hons) Degree
With my course having limited places, the small size has it so I know everyone on my course and my absence would be noted. I wish there were more societies...
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Ellie
07 Feb 25
Healthcare Science - BSc (Hons) Degree
The university is really supportive, the facilities are great too. They are the best lecturers I have ever had. Cardiff uni was horrible to study...
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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