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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Campus Doncaster
Full Time
JAN
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Campus Doncaster
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University Campus Doncaster
Full Time
JAN
2 Years
Select a subject
This is a specialist Foundation Degree designed for adults wanting to progress towards a professional degree within the health and social care sector. It has been designed in response to the rapidly changing workforce demands and policy initiatives aimed at modernising services and improving quality, productivity and efficiency. It covers both the academic and work-based competencies that are relevant to a multitude of roles within health and social care settings. After completion a successful internal progression interview with Sheffield Hallam University and completion of additional work, the course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to access specific professional degree programmes (with advanced entry to Year 2), of programmes such as: Nursing (Adult) – Year 2 Allied Health Professions (Various) – Year 2 Social Work – Year 2 In addition, you could progress onto Year 3 and complete a top-up year here at Doncaster University Campus, to achieve a BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care. In addition, this programme will help you obtain the higher-level knowledge, skills and behaviours to enhance your professional development and gain employment in the wider sector: Care Worker Senior Carer Care Home Manager Healthcare Assistant Community Support and Outreach WorkerThis foundation degree is awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.
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48 Grades / Points required
48 UCAS points from one of the following: Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course A Levels, AS Levels, CACHE qualifications, BTEC Diplomas, T Levels and other Level 3 qualifications will be considered with related work experience Plus Normally GCSE English Language or English Literature and mathematics at grade C or above or equivalents (please see below) GCSE English and mathematics equivalents Level 2 Adult Numeracy /Literacy Level 2 Key Skills /Application of Number Equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk Personal qualities You must be able to demonstrate your potential to be caring and compassionate and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with service users and carer.
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£7,940 per year
Students from England
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£7,940 per year
Students from Scotland
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£7,940 per year
Students from Wales
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£7,940 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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