Higher Level Apprenticeship Assistant Practitioner - FdSc
Plymouth Marjon University
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Delivered in our first-class simulation suite, you will learn from multi-professionals with vast academic experience in teaching and research. Learn in a supportive environment with clinical practitioners providing a broad knowledge base across health and social care. Taught by experts within a wide range of multi-professional clinical backgrounds. Be supported as a learner to become an evidence-based accountable professional with robust critical thinking, clinical judgement, complex problem ...Read more

Delivered in our first-class simulation suite, you will learn from multi-professionals with vast academic experience in teaching and research. Learn in a supportive environment with clinical practitioners providing a broad knowledge base across health and social care. Taught by experts within a wide range of multi-professional clinical backgrounds. Be supported as a learner to become an evidence-based accountable professional with robust critical thinking, clinical judgement, complex problem solving, and effective communication in a working environment with colleagues and patients. The programme specifically prepares students for professional practice and all assessments are there to ensure understanding and application of the knowledge skills and professional behaviours required. Academic assessments include essays, case studies, In-Class Tests, practical assessments in clinical skills lab, academic presentations and literature reviews. Students maintain a Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and Professional Practice Portfolio (PPP).

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86/279
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What students say
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Sophie
27 Feb 25

As I am doing an apprenticeship, I don't live on campus, so I can't speak on student life or student unions, so I have marked them as neutral. For nurses, there is a good..Read more

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Emma
13 Feb 25

Plymouth Marjon University is a fantastic place to study! The support from all the lecturers has been incredible, they are so passionate about Nursing and will support you..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DDD - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

MMP - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P - M Grades / Points required

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£12,000 overall

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Students from Domestic

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

£12,000 overall

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

Students from England

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

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

£12,000 overall

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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£12,000 overall

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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£12,000 overall

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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£12,000 overall

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 Channel Islands

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

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£12,500 per year

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Students from International

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As I am doing an apprenticeship, I don't live on campus, so I can't speak on student life or student unions, so I have marked them as neutral. For nurses, there is a good...
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Emma
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Plymouth Marjon University is a fantastic place to study! The support from all the lecturers has been incredible, they are so passionate about Nursing and will support you...
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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