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Friday= 8.30am -4.00pm
August 15th= 7.30am-6.00pm
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH
Healthcare Professions Support for England (Top Up)
- HND
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 8 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Openshaw Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England is designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to pre-registration study.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma offers one optional unit for students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of healthcare practice.
Learners will complete work-based experience as part of the programme which will greatly enhance their employability on completion of the programme.
The programme is designed for learners from a variety of areas. A blend of learners who are for example, working and will be new or returning to Higher Education, or learners who have some experience the Health and Social Care environment.
Learners will be required to undergo an ehnaced Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to meet the work- based requirements, and will be required to complete a minimum of 225 hours in a relevant setting in the sector. (This includes a further 225 hours completed to achieve the HNC)
Modules
The HND is comprised on six 15 credit modules (one of which is optional) and one 30 credit module:
-Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research (30 credits)
-Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
-Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice
-Recognising and Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions
-Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others
-End of Life Care Planning and Support.
-Pharmacology and Medicine Management (optional unit)
Assessment method
The programme will use a range of learning and teaching methods in line with our andragogical approach.
These may include;
• Face to face taught modules combining tutor input with structured opportunities for discussion, reflection and planning for workplace application
• Use of the workplace as a site of learning
• Individual and group reflection on learning
• Facilitated group activities
• Individual tutor support to negotiate assessments
• Use of social learning tools to research assimilate and share knowledge
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Openshaw Campus
Study options
- HND • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 8 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H785
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- Openshaw Campus
- Campus Code:
- 7
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H785
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- Openshaw Campus
- Campus Code:
- 7
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Due to the new UKIV rules UCEN Manchester is unable to accept international students. Please contact the admissions department for further information.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff48 points
48 UCAS points and a Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Professions Support for England
It is strongly recommended that learners have or are working towards GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above, or equivalent (eg. Functional Skills Level 2)
Non-native English speakers and who have not carried out their final two years of schooling in English can demonstrate ability at a standard equivalent to:
● Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
● PTE Academic 51, or
● IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).
It is strongly recommended that learners have or are working towards GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above, or equivalent (eg. Functional Skills Level 2)
Non-native English speakers and who have not carried out their final two years of schooling in English can demonstrate ability at a standard equivalent to:
● Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
● PTE Academic 51, or
● IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
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