Health and Social Care (New College Swindon) FdSc
Oxford Brookes University
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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New College Swindon

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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New College Swindon

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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This highly flexible foundation degree allows staff working in health and social care settings to gain new knowledge and skills. It is taught at our Oxford Brookes partner college:- Swindon CollegeThe course is primarily aimed at care workers who are taking on new roles, for example as assistant practitioners, associate practitioners or team leaders. It is also suitable for staff who have already achieved a level of responsibility but who want to consolidate that, with evidence of new knowledge ...Read more

This highly flexible foundation degree allows staff working in health and social care settings to gain new knowledge and skills. It is taught at our Oxford Brookes partner college:- Swindon CollegeThe course is primarily aimed at care workers who are taking on new roles, for example as assistant practitioners, associate practitioners or team leaders. It is also suitable for staff who have already achieved a level of responsibility but who want to consolidate that, with evidence of new knowledge and skills to enhance their practice. It is open to all who are interested in exploring new aspects of health and social care and who are in employment in a relevant place of work.Note: this foundation degree does not award a registration in health and social care.

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31st
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46th
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Philip
08 Feb 24

Oxford Brookes University offers a highly adaptable schedule, ideal for students managing both studies and employment. Additionally, it provides comprehensive support services for..Read more

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Blessing
08 Feb 24

Oxford Brookes University is currently the best .it has a nice studying environment with modern facilities. The lecturers are good and always give feedback on time for one to..Read more

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Entry requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Health and Social care-related discipline

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£7,700 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 fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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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 fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,900 per year

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Students from EU

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

£9,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£9900 Per year

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North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1DY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swindon   0.1 miles away

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