Course Overview

Assistant Practitioners work alongside registered health professionals using their skills and experience in a particular area of clinical practice.

They work in almost any area of the NHS and have direct contact with patients, service users, or clients, providing high-quality, focused, and compassionate care. As part of the program, you can choose specialist pathways aligned to roles across the health and care sector. The program offers an inter-professional learning experience, meaning you will learn from and across different professional parts, giving you a holistic view of the patient experience.

General Eligibility

Three A-levels at grades DDD or above

BTEC National Diploma or QCF Extended Diploma.

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) grade C/4.

Equivalent qualifications may be considered, including workplace-delivered NVQs.

DBS check and occupational health check.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.0 in each category

  LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) - Minimum of 33/50 in each category

  PTE Academic UKVI - Minimum of 59 in each category

  Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 components) - Pass in each category