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| Course Code | 107330VF028 |
| Course Title | Access to Higher Education Health and Social Care |
| Faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Health |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Start Date | 14 September 2010 |
| Venue | West Suffolk College |
| Mode of Attendance | Full Time |
| Length (Years) | 1 |
| Weeks | 36 |
| Tutor | Bridget Petherick |
| Contact Name | Jeanette Stockings |
| Telephone | 01284 716376 |
| Email | jeanette.stockings@wsc.ac.uk |
| Days | Various |
| Start Time | 09:00 |
| End Time | 14:30 |
| Summary | This course provides a recognised route to Higher Education courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other health care programmes. It may also lead to Higher Education degree courses in areas such as Health Studies, Sport Science, Social Work, Psychology and Sociology. Access to Higher Education programmes are designed to meet the needs of students who may not have had the opportunity to enter Higher Education earlier in their lives. Classes are flexibly timetabled to meet the needs of mature students. The course can be studied over one year (3 days per week). |
| Qualifications | Access to Health and Social Care awarded in conjunction with CAVA. |
| Progression Routes | Students progress to Higher Education courses as detailed in 'Course Content'. |
| Modules | The main areas of study for the Nursing Pathway are Human Physiology, Psychology, Sociology and Social History.
The main areas of study in the Health Science Pathway are Human Physiology and Applied Health Sciences (Biochemistry and Physics). The main areas of study in the Sport, Health and Exercise Pathway are Human Physiology, Applied Health Science, Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise Physiology. All pathways will include Study Skills, Mathematics, a Project and use of Information Technology. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should have an interest in the Health and Social Care professions and be prepared for nine months work. Students may be eligible for grant support. Access course study is of 'A2' Level standard and while there are no formal entry requirements, we must ensure at interview that applicants have a good chance of success. Attending the Access Introductory Course will enable students to make the best informed choice regarding study and career. |
| Course Content | NURSING PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education courses in Nursing and Midwifery. It will also be appropriate for students wishing to study for a degree in Social Work or Psychology and Sociology.
HEALTH SCIENCE PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education Courses in Radiography, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. It is also appropriate for students wishing to study for a degree in environmental or health sciences.
SPORT, HEALTH and EXERCISE PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education courses of Sport, Health and Exercise, Fitness Testing and other Health Fitness programmes. |
| Concessions | For Further Education Full and Part-time courses (not applicable for Higher Education courses): Students under the age of 19 on 31 August will not be charged tuition fees for the period but will pay costs incurred during the course and examination fees for subjects not part of their main course. Students may also be able to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance; for further information please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319 or the EMA help line on (free phone) 080 810 16 2 19. Students aged 19 or over on 1 September will be required to pay the full fee, unless they are eligible for remission of fees under the College's concessionary arrangements, plus a College registration fee, examination and awarding body fees and all other costs incurred during the course. Separate arrangements apply for students not registered in the E.E.A. For enquiries and information on the finance of being a student, please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319. |
| How to apply | For Further Education Full and Part-time courses: Applications for courses are welcome throughout the year. Wherever possible we will provide early confirmation of your place and ask you to complete the enrolment process in due course. Some places will be offered provisionally subject to achievement of examination grades, other requirements and sufficient course capacity. For more information please visit our website on www.wsc.ac.uk or complete an application form and return it to The Information Centre, West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL. You will then be invited to visit the College to meet the staff and talk about your individual needs. Interviews usually commence from January onwards.
For Higher Education Full-time courses: Applications must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). You will need to apply online via www.ucas.com. UCAS starts receiving applications for full-time courses on 1 September in the year prior to you starting your course. Ideally, your application should be with UCAS before the beginning of January of the year you are commencing study although the College normally considers later applications. The final deadline is 30 June and applications after this date are via the UCAS "clearing system".
For Higher Education Part-time courses: Applications are handled via the University Campus Suffolk web site which can be found at www.ucs.ac.uk. |
For more information please telephone 01284 716333 or write to -
West Suffolk College, FREEPOST IH2445, Information Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BR
West Suffolk College operates a policy of continuous improvement some details may be subject to change. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but the College accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling, and are correct at the time of going to print, but might be subject to change without prior notice. All prices stated are per academic year and subsequent years' study may be subject to change
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