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Healthcare Professions’ Support for England

Course details
  • HND
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England (HTQ) is designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to pre-registration study.

Building on the learning of the Level 4 HNC, this programme supports you to develop a sound understanding of the principles of Healthcare Professions’ support and you will learn to apply these principles more widely. You will acquire the skills to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. You will be able to perform effectively in your chosen healthcare field, and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

Modules

Core Units:

• Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research
• Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
• Planning Care in Practice
• 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

Plus ONE optional Unit:

• Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments
• Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice

Assessment method

Assessments may include elements of:
• practical assessments
• portfolios of evidence
• data analysis
• case studies
• written reports
• assignments
• presentations
• work-based evidence with employer verification statements.

How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
HP42
Institution code:
O10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A typical profile for a student who has recently been in education would consist of:

• GCSE English and Maths grades at C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
• HNC in related subject

Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Applicants may be invited to an interview to discuss their qualifications and experience.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

English language requirements: • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2. • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 51. • IELTS 5.5; reading and writing must be at 5.5 • Or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£6500Year 1
England£6500Year 1
Northern Ireland£6500Year 1
Scotland£6500Year 1
Wales£6500Year 1
Channel Islands£6500Year 1
Republic of Ireland£6500Year 1

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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