Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the physically, intellectually and emotionally challenging study. This degree will prepare you for an extremely rewarding career.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Have access to diverse placement opportunities, including Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, within secondary and regional care units, community teams and GP practices

• Spend 50% of your time on practice placements 

• Develop the practical skills needed to care for adults with acute and long-term illnesses across a variety of settings

• Focus on areas of personal interest within healthcare during the volunteering strand of the course

Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements are mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Please click “find out more” in the fees and funding section further down this page for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.