Course contact details
Admissions Office
Email:admissions@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone:0300 500 5054
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP
Healthcare Practice
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
- Awarded by:
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)
Course summary
The CertHE in Healthcare Practice is a course designed for those who want to pursue a career in healthcare. This programme provides a recognised qualification at level five, giving you the knowledge and skills needed for various healthcare roles.
Our course focuses on delivering person-centred and compassionate care. You will learn how to provide effective support in different healthcare settings. The curriculum covers key aspects of healthcare, including integrated working, evidence-based practice, and professional development. You will also explore important biological, social, and psychological concepts and theories that underpin healthcare practice.
The CertHE Healthcare Practice is ideal for those looking to enhance their qualifications before applying for a degree in healthcare. This course increases your chances of being accepted into your preferred degree programme. You will continue to apply for your chosen degree while studying with us, and you can leave our course at the end of the first or second year once you secure your place in a degree programme.
Join us at UWTSD and take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare.
Modules
Modules
In this course, you’ll gain essential knowledge in anatomy, physiology, health and wellbeing, and the Welsh healthcare context. You’ll also develop personal, academic, and professional skills while exploring person-centred care and the fundamentals of health and social care.
Year 1
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in human anatomy, health and wellbeing, and healthcare in Wales. You’ll also begin to develop essential academic, professional, and personal skills that will prepare you for a career in health and social care.
Compulsory
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (20 Credits)
Living well: A life-course Approach to Health and Wellbeing (20 Credits)
Personal, Academic and Professional Development (20 Credits)
Practising Healthcare in Wales: Language and Culture (20 Credits)
Professional Practice: A Person-centred Approach (20 Credits)
Understanding Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T80
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. |
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/study/how-apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
Learn more on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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