BSc (Hons) Healthcare Practice

This innovative and highly practical course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Through a combination of theoretical study and clinical practice, students will learn how to assess, manage, and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. The program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and teamwork, preparing students to work effectively with other healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world healthcare situations, making a positive impact on the lives of patients and communities.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in healthcare but do not wish to spend several years studying for a degree. It is also suitable for those who are already working in the healthcare sector and want to enhance their knowledge and skills. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and work-based learning, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare practice.

Excellence in Healthcare Education: Why Choose Canterbury Christ Church University?

Canterbury Christ Church University is one of the leading providers of healthcare education in the UK. Our expert staff have extensive experience in the healthcare sector and are dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and support. The university's strong links with local healthcare organizations ensure that students gain valuable practical experience and exposure to real-world healthcare challenges.

Our course enables healthcare professionals who have registered with diploma level only to advance their qualification to first-degree level.

The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Practice is a part-time course of continuing professional development (CPD) designed to meet the needs of employers and individuals. It aims to develop professionals who will be equipped to act as change agents to promote innovation and transformation within their practice environments toward the overall enhancement of person-centered care.

Fundamentally this course seeks to develop you as an expert lifelong learner in order that your personal and professional development and learning are not confined only to your period of study.

Gaining a degree-level qualification enables you to progress both personally and professionally within your practice area and be able to become a change agent for improved evidence-based person-centered care. A degree qualification may also qualify you to apply for career advancement opportunities that might not otherwise be available.

This course is only open to overseas students who are already in the UK and working for the NHS. We are unable to sponsor a Student Route VISA for this course.

Prospective students will normally be required to have completed a health professional qualification to a diploma level. Prospective students who have not yet attained a diploma can be supported to reach that level prior to enrolling in the course.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.