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Health Studies

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Norfolk House
Awarded by:
University of East Anglia
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This programme is aimed particularly at healthcare assistants and care workers, and is designed to offer flexible study so that it is suitable if you are already in work.

It has been designed in conjunction with local employers (the Primary Care Trusts and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Trust) and is an ideal first level HE qualification for healthcare workers in both the public and private sector.

This course will be delivered through workshops, lectures, presentations, seminars and group activities.

The emphasis on skills for work means that this is a truly vocational programme and will enable you to both ground your learning in the workplace as well as reflect on work practice in an academic context. Students in employment will be expected to receive practical and enabling support from their employers.
You will complete 460 hrs of placement on this programme. If you are not already in a suitable role (either paid or voluntary), we can support you to find a suitable placement.

Year 1 / Level 4
Academic and Professional Skills
Cognitive and Biological Systems
Health and Nutrition
Law, Ethics and Safeguarding
Person Centred Care
Practice and Policy in Healthcare

Year 2 / Level 5
Anthropometry and Recovery
Human Growth and Development
Human Pathology
Service Improvement
Professional Practice (40 credits)

If you have any specific questions, please contact: Alex Guy - HE Curriculum Lead, alexander.guy@ccn.ac.uk

The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Norfolk House

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 07/09/2026

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:
B900
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
Norfolk House
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

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:
B900
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
Norfolk House
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider International/Overseas applicants for this course due to UKVI Regulations (ie anyone who would require a Student Visa to study in the UK).

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4 / (C) required.

UCAS points from A Levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced levels, BTEC, City and Guilds diplomas, Open University credits in lieu of A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and T Levels are accepted. Subjects with a scientific element are desirable.

We will also accept applications from students who have passed, or are predicted to gain a pass grade in the following specific course programmes:-
T Level: Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team)
T Level: Health (Supporting the Mental Health Team)
BTEC Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3
Access to Higher Education: Science (Health), Level 3
Access to Higher Education: Health Professions, Level 3

Mature applicants, who do not have relevant UCAS points, are welcome if they can demonstrate appropriate qualifications and suitable experience, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

AP(C/E)L & RPEL may be considered for non-standard entry.

For international applications Academic IELTS at level 6 (minimum 5.5 in all components) is required. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage

You will need to be employed or have a voluntary placement for eight hours a week minimum.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).

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 want to encourage and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds to access Higher Education at City College Norwich. We therefore consider a range of circumstances that may have impacted an applicant's prior attainment and offer a reduction in our standard offer for applicants who meet one or more of our eligibility criteria (see the link for further details)

Learn more on the City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) website

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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£15052Year 1
International£15052Year 1
Channel Islands£15052Year 1
Republic of Ireland£15052Year 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

Information about fees and funding for this course can be found on the City College Norwich website here: https://he.ccn.ac.uk/fees-and-applications/financial-support

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