This course has been designed in partnership with key organisations, including the NHS, to provide those who aspire to be assistant practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to help those in need of professional support. Building upon the proven track record of the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at UCW, this course is also mapped to Higher Apprenticeship standards, and is one of the first in the region to specifically address the shortage of mental health skills in healthcare and social care. This Foundation Degree is taught by our expert and experienced lecturers in the University Centre in our Knightstone Campus. You’ll be also among the first students to take advantage of the brand new teaching and learning facilities and extended opening hours at our multimillion pound redevelopment of the Winter Gardens, which is also in the centre of Weston.

Graduates of this course are eligible to progress to related Honours Top-up courses, and are also eligible to apply to join the second year of associated full Honours degrees, such as the BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health) at UWE Bristol. This Foundation Degree has been designed for those aspiring to be Assistant Practitioners (Skills for Health Career Framework Level 4) who already have related roles in health and social care settings and want to further their careers.