Course contact details
Main Contact
Email:undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Phone:0191 200 4110
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA
Healthcare Practice
- Certificate of Higher Education
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- NCG
Course summary
This CertHE Healthcare Practice is your first step towards studying a nursing degree. Learning in a simulated hospital environment, this vocational healthcare degree will give you the foundation clinical and nursing skills to progress into further nursing studies and you will benefit from the industry experience of the qualified nurses who teach the degree programme. You will study topics such as psychology, sociology and safeguarding, giving you a foundation knowledge in nursing. This course has been validated by health professionals and has links to the CQC. You will benefit from guest lectures from organisations such as the NHS Social Work Team, Marie Curie, CQC and Parkinsons UK and undertake live briefs from industry. You will also gain a Mental Health First Aid qualification whilst studying this course (subject to funding). Once you successfully complete the CertHE Healthcare Practice you will be able to progress on to the FdSc Healthcare Practice degree or an alternative undergraduate nursing programme. Alternatively, you can progress into a career in care work or as a healthcare assistant.
Modules
Course Modules
• Bioscience 1 • Applied Health Science • Assessment and Clinical Skills in Healthcare • Safeguarding in Healthcare • Academic Study Skills • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Work Related Learning. You will also learn to use healthcare and clinical equipment including defibrillators, hoists, airway and breathing equipment, documentation and care planning and maternity
simulation equipment.
Assessment method
Students are taught through: • Small group learning • Seminars • Group work • One-to-ones • Collaborative working. Students are taught through: • Poster presentation • Case study work • Live briefs • Presentations.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Certificate of Higher Education • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 7 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- L512
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- L512
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCC
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
Access to HE Diploma
Please e-mail undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C(4) or higher in Maths and English Language.
Scottish Advanced HigherCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel Islands | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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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