Health and Social Care 2017/18 Undergraduate Guide by University of Huddersfield

Health and Social Care Undergraduate study 2017/18

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University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.

Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.

A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.

Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.

Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards

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Welcome to Health and Social Care You’ve made a great choice in considering one of our Health and Social Care courses. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching, excellent facilities, innovative research and strong partnerships with our students, placement providers, employers and service users. As a student you’ll be taught by staff committed to providing inspirational teaching and valuable support that will help you to realise your full potential.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to prepare you for a range of careers, where you can make a real contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Come and join us and together we will take the first steps in making a real and exciting difference to your future career. Professor John Playle Dean of the School of Human and Health Sciences

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I believe that my course is the healthcare secret gem, as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still not a widely known profession. Aaron Buckland, Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)

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100% The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy*

Specialised facilities provide the opportunity to practise essential skills before you go out on placement

All of our Health and Social Care courses have work placement opportunities

Health and wellbeing are important aspects of everyone’s life, influenced by physical, psychological and social factors. It’s good to know there’s a network of professionals out there for the times we need support or advice on how to achieve the best health possible. Our Health and Social Care courses provide the opportunity to learn how to help people achieve this. There are many great reasons to study with us. You’ll be taught by staff who have close links with practice, many of whom have recent experience of doing the job you are training for, so you’ll learn from their up-to-date knowledge and skills. As well as employers, we also involve the people who use health and community services in all aspects of our training.

situations through undertaking a range of training placements. You’ll have the opportunity to work within a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, charities, schools, in the community and with many health and social care providers. Our specialised facilities provide the opportunity to practise essential skills before you go out on placement and treat real patients. These include diagnosis and treatment facilities, clinical areas for podiatry and physiotherapy, as well as biomechanics and physiology labs. Our simulation laboratories replicate hospital areas such as delivery suites, operating theatres, critical care wards and specific rooms in patients’ homes. Upon successful graduation you’ll be eligible to apply and register with your profession’s regulatory and professional body.

You’ll experience the reality of practice and have the opportunity to apply the skills you learn whilst studying the course and to practical

We also involve the people who use health and community services in all aspects of our training. * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

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Graduates employed:

80%*

Health and Community Development BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: L540 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB at A Level • DDM at BTEC • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B at A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above Additional criteria: • In order to undertake your placement a DBS check is required during Year 1

This course reflects the rising demand for health and community development professionals. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of community contexts. A multidisciplinary approach is used based on the fundamental values of community development including social justice, inclusion, equality and mutual respect. You’ll explore the concepts of community engagement, participation and factors that affect the health and wellbeing of communities. One of the great things about this course is the professional accreditation that you’ll achieve upon successful graduation, helping you to prepare for the world of work.

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

This course is accredited by the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development

The course is accredited by the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development Learning (ESB), providing you with the opportunity to become a recognised community development worker. The course aims to provide a challenging yet supportive environment for professional and personal development, which will help you to gain essential skills valued by employers. The work placement module also offers you the opportunity to develop and practise your skills in the real world.

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This course scored 90% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015

This course has a work placement opportunity

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Graduates employed:

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Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: B720 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • ABB** at A Level inc. a biological science*** • DDM at BTEC in Health and Social Care (Health with a minimum of 4 units in biological sciences) • 128 UCAS points from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications inc. an A Level biological science at a minimum grade B*** • Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and the remainder credits at Merit. The course must contain 18 credits in a biological science Additional criteria: • GCSE Maths and English at C or above • Understanding of the role • Relevant work experience • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at a score of 7.0 overall and no less than 7.0 in any component

Midwives provide individualised care to mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the early days after birth. These practitioners take the lead in caring for low risk women and coordinate care for women with more complex needs.

Your time on the course is split between university study and clinical practice. Clinical practice opportunities include working in midwife led units, birth centres, labour wards, antenatal/postnatal wards, neonatal care, community care and women’s homes.

Modern midwifery emphasises health promotion, ongoing assessment and planning of care in pregnancy, as well as working in partnership with women to ensure the best possible outcomes for them and their families.

In addition, we coordinate placements in other NHS healthcare settings to help broaden your midwifery journey. In the final year there are opportunities to have your own ‘caseload’ of women, as well as undertake an elective midwifery placement.

The course aims to develop competent autonomous practitioners, who are confident in the theory and practice of midwifery and interdisciplinary team working.

This course is currently regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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£21,000

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This course scored 100% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015

Clinical practice placements are undertaken throughout this course

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Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: B700 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB** at A Level including a biological science, Psychology, Maths or Health and Social Care*** • DDM at BTEC in Health and Social Care or Applied Science (if you have studied specific units) • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including grade B at A Level in a biological science, Psychology, Maths or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit including 15 credit modules in biological science or Psychology Additional criteria: • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at C or above before you apply • Understanding of adult nursing • Relevant work experience • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at a score of 7.0 overall and no less than 7.0 in any component

Adult nurses provide care and meet the needs of adults of all ages who may be acutely ill, suffering with long-term conditions or require advice and help to maintain their health. They work as part of a multi-professional team within hospitals and the community. The course provides the opportunity for you to become a confident, competent, caring and compassionate nurse in a rapidly changing health and social care environment. You’ll also have the chance to learn how to respond to the needs of patients/service users from any field in acute and community settings, whilst ensuring you have respect and dignity for your patients, as well as commitment to delivering a high quality of care.

You’ll undertake compulsory clinical placements throughout the course in a variety of settings including hospitals (experiencing the 24 hour shift system), nursing homes, in the community, as well as voluntary and private sectors. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise your skills in our lifelike simulated nursing wards with our patient simulator, Sim Man, before you go out on to placements and treat real patients. The course is currently regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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Clinical practice placements are undertaken throughout this course

This course is regulated by the NMC

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** The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. *** Excluding General Studies. † Unistats

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Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: B7H0 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB** at A Level inc. a biological science, Psychology, Maths or Health and Social Care*** • DDM at BTEC in Health and Social Care or Applied Science (if you have studied specific units) • 120 UCAS from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. grade B at A Level in a biological science, Psychology, Maths or Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit and including 15 credit modules in biological science or Psychology Additional criteria: • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at C or above before you apply • Understanding of child nursing • Relevant work experience • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at a score of 7.0 overall and no less than 7.0 in any component

Children’s nurses provide care for babies, children, adolescents and teenagers up to the age of 19, as well as working closely with the child’s parents or carers. They work in a variety of settings including hospitals, day care centres, child health clinics, within community settings, neonatal and paediatric intensive care environments, specialist emergency retrieval transportation, as well as in children’s hospices. The course provides the opportunity for you to develop knowledge and skills to meet the needs of children and young people from a variety of backgrounds, as well as monitor, promote and help maintain their health. You’ll also study how to identify, address and care for the specific health needs of

children and young people who are unwell with acute and long-term conditions. We aim for you to become a confident, competent, caring and compassionate children’s nurse, who is able to respond to the needs of patients/ service users from any field in acute and community settings. Clinical placements will be completed throughout the course in a range of healthcare environments including NHS Trusts, charities, hospices, schools and community settings. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise your skills in our simulated children’s ward with our patient simulator – Sim Baby. The course is currently regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Clinical practice placements are undertaken throughout this course

This course is regulated by the NMC

** The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses. *** Excluding General Studies. † Unistats

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Key information: UCAS code: B762 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB** at A Level inc. a social or biological science, Maths or Health and Social Care*** • DDM at BTEC in Health and Social Care or Applied Science (if you have studied specific units) • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B at A Level in social or biological science, Maths or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit and including 15 credit modules in a social or biological science or Psychology Additional criteria: • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade C or above • Understanding of learning disability nursing • Relevant work experience • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at a score of 7.0 overall and no less than 7.0 in any component

Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons)

Learning disability nurses provide specialist care to people of all ages who have a range of learning disabilities. They aim to improve the wellbeing and social inclusion of their patients by improving or maintaining their physical and mental health, as well as supporting them to live independently and participate fully as equal members of society. The course provides the opportunity for you to develop skills to meet the health, social, psychological, physical, behavioural and emotional needs, whilst promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and their families.

You’ll have the chance to become a confident, competent, caring and compassionate nurse. You’ll also have the opportunity to study alongside student nurses from other fields of nursing, as well as healthcare practitioners learning more about their roles, enabling more holistic multidisciplinary care. Clinical placements will be undertaken throughout the course in a range of health and social care settings, including community teams, nursing and residential homes, schools, hospitals, prisons, supported living services and youth offending services. The course is currently regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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Clinical practice placements are undertaken throughout this course

This course is regulated by the NMC

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: B7P0 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB at A Level inc. a social or biological science, Maths or Health and Social Care*** • DDM at BTEC in Health and Social Care or Applied Science (if you have studied specific units) • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B at A Level in social or biological science, Maths or a Distinction in a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit and including 15 credit modules in social or biological science or Psychology Additional criteria: • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade C or above • Understanding of mental health nursing • Relevant work experience • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at a score of 7.0 overall and no less than 7.0 in any component

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)

Mental health nursing is often complex, demanding and very rewarding. This involves working in multidisciplinary teams with people suffering from various mental health conditions, and their family and carers to offer help and support in dealing with the condition. These could include anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, substance misuse, obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as panic attacks, phobias, stress and many more. Helping people back to mental health is also every bit as valuable and satisfying as caring for those with a physical illness. This course requires strength of your own personality and communication skills. We aim for you to become a

confident, competent, caring and compassionate nurse, who is able to respond to the needs of patients/service users from any field in acute and community settings. You’ll learn that recovery is unique to the individual and even in difficult circumstances you can inspire hope in service users and carers. You’ll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of policies that guide mental health nursing, along with contemporary strategies and skills in interventions to care for patients. Through placements you’ll have the opportunity to put these skills into practise, whilst under the supervision of qualified nurses. This course is currently regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Clinical practice placements are undertaken throughout this course

This course is regulated by the NMC

** The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses. *** Excluding General Studies. † Unistats

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Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: B930 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB** at A Level inc. a biological science or Psychology or double Health and Social Care*** • DDD at BTEC in Health and Social Care or Applied Science • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade B in an A Level in a biological science or Psychology • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit Additional criteria: • GCSEs 5 at grade C or above including Maths, English and Science on application • Understanding of the occupational therapy profession • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at an overall score of 7.0 score with no lower than 6.5 in any component

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Occupational therapy provides support to people of all ages who need help managing their occupations and daily lives. Occupational therapists develop a structured programme to enable people to fulfil their potential and enjoy maximum independence and quality of life. This involves working in a variety of environments including people’s homes, within the community, hospitals, schools, charities and prisons. Occupational therapists also work closely with other health and social care professionals and community development workers.

The course enables you to study theory and practice, as well as integrate knowledge from the biological, behavioural and social sciences. You’ll have the opportunity to practise your skills in our dedicated occupational therapy room, which is set up to simulate the home environment. You’ll also undertake compulsory practice placements in a range of health, social and third sector care settings within the West Yorkshire region. This course is currently accredited by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Jenny Davies, graduated Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) 2012, now an Occupational Therapist at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust “My course at the University provided me with the opportunity to explore various areas of practice and develop the skills to be a competent Occupational Therapist. I developed links in different areas of practice and met some lovely people on the course.” ** The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses. *** Excluding General Studies.

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Graduates employed:

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Key information: UCAS code: B992 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBC at A Level • DMM at BTEC • 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma • Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit Additional criteria: • GCSE English and Maths at grade C or higher • Understanding of the role • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at an overall score of 7.0 score with no lower than 6.5 in any component

Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)

Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) are part of the operating theatre team. They provide skilled assistance to surgeons and anaesthetists in carrying out intricate and complex procedures, and provide care for patients undergoing surgery. ODPs have important roles in the three interconnected aspects of peri-operative care: anaesthetic, surgical and post anaesthetic. The anaesthetic role involves caring for the patient whilst they are being anesthetised, providing support to the anaesthetist, as well as airway management and physiological monitoring. In the surgical role ODPs work directly with the surgeon as part of the scrub team and provide appropriate surgical equipment to meet patient and surgical needs to ensure surgery is carried out safely.

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This course scored 93% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015

The post anaesthetic role involves providing physiological and emotional support to the patient, whilst they are recovering from the anaesthetic and surgical interventions. You’ll complete clinical placements throughout the course which introduce you to the world of work. They also provide the opportunity for you to develop and apply your knowledge, core skills and values when working with patients and staff in clinical areas. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise your skills in our simulated operating theatre, enabling you to experience the operating theatre environment. The course is currently regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Clinical placements are undertaken throughout this course

This course is regulated by the HCPC

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Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: B160 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • ABB** at A Level inc. a biological science (biology or PE)*** • 128 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. an A Level in a biological science*** • Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 Level 3 credits, 30 of which must be passed at Distinction, including at least 21 credits in biological science. The remaining 15 credits to be passed at Merit Additional criteria: • GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above • Understanding of the profession • Relevant work experience • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at an overall score of 7.0 score with no lower than 6.5 in any component

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and normal body function of someone recovering from injury, illness, disability or operations. Physiotherapists treat people of all ages with a variety of conditions including spinal and joint problems, respiratory difficulties, neurological problems, as well as those recovering from strokes and other chronic conditions, accidents and operations. They work in a variety of environments including hospitals and clinics, community based organisations, sports clubs and charities. You’ll undertake eight compulsory clinical placements throughout the course, across the Yorkshire and the Humber region in NHS Trusts, private hospitals, charities and sports clubs.

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We currently have strong links with the England Touch Association, Huddersfield Giants, Manchester Chargers and Leeds Rhinos rugby clubs, local sports authorities and private hospitals such as the Yorkshire Clinic, as well as community and schools groups. Our physiotherapy treatment rooms, practical rooms and biomechanics laboratories provide the opportunity for you to practise your skills in massage, joint manipulation, hot and cold treatments, as well as electrotherapy, movement analysis and rehabilitation. You must be successful in both theoretical and clinical assessments in order to progress through the course. This course is currently regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

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Eight clinical placements are undertaken throughout this course

This course scored 100% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015

Regulated by the HCPC and accredited by the CSP

** The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses. *** Excluding General Studies.

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Podiatry BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: B985 Duration: 3 years full-time 4½ years part-time Entry requirements: • BBB** at A Level inc. a biological science, Sports Studies or Physical Education*** • DDM at BTEC including modules in biological science • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B at A Level in biological science or Physical Education, or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sports Studies • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, to include 15 credits in biological science or Psychology, and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit Additional criteria: • GCSE Maths and English at C or above • Understanding of the profession • Interview and references • DBS and occupational health check • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at an overall score of 7.0 score with no lower than 6.5 in any component

Podiatry involves the care and maintenance of foot and lower limb conditions. Podiatrists diagnose and offer professional advice and care about conditions affecting the foot and leg, with the aim to improve the mobility and quality of life of their patients.

You’ll complete the majority of your practice time under the supervision of academic staff, within the onsite podiatry clinic comprising of a 34 chaired clinic, orthotics lab, gait analysis and surgical theatre suite, where you will treat members of the public.

They work as part of the healthcare team in hospitals, clinics, health centres, private practice, research centres and within the commercial sector.

You’ll also complete compulsory practice placements throughout the course in a range of different clinical settings.

Specialist areas include nail surgery, podopaediatrics, sports injuries of the lower limb, biomechanics and gait assessment, orthotics, and podiatric care in diabetes, rheumatology and vascular disease.

The course is currently regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Podiatry.

Steph Speight, Podiatry BSc(Hons), placement with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust “My placement was an amazing experience and key to my education. It provided the opportunity to develop my skills and confidence when treating and communicating with patients. It also allowed me to learn about different approaches podiatrists use when treating patients. Overall the placement definitely exceeded my expectations and I’m looking forward to undertaking my next one.” ** The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses. *** Excluding General Studies.

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Social Work BSc(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: L500 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: • BBB at A Level • DDM at BTEC in Health and Social Care • 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit

This course helps to prepare you for a professional career in social work using the placements underpinned by a statutory framework, with some understanding of the voluntary and private sectors. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice within a complex and multi-cultural society, and within the context of professional and agency standards and requirements.

Additional criteria: • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above before you apply • Interview • DBS and health checks • If English is not your first language you are required to have IELTS at an overall score of 7.0 score with no lower than 6.5 in any component

The course is managed and delivered by long-standing partnerships between the University and local authority social work agencies, along with support from voluntary groups and service user-led organisations.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake 30 days of skill development over the three years, work-shadow a social worker in Year 1 and complete a 70 day placement in Year 2 and a 100 day placement in Year 3. These will be undertaken in a range of settings within the voluntary and statutory sectors. Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles relating to education, healthcare, human resources, community and social services.** This course is currently approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with graduates becoming eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC.

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Aaron Buckland Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)

“I grew up in an ex-mining village in South Yorkshire, where I was always surrounded by my family”, explains Aaron Buckland, Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons) student. Aaron originally wanted a career in Information Technology, however he changed his mind in the final year of college. “I decided I didn’t want to work in isolation, as I wanted to use people skills and apply my communication skills to my profession. Initially, I considered the more well known healthcare related courses such as paramedic

science, nursing and podiatry. Whilst doing so the University contacted me and asked whether I had considered Operating Department Practice (ODP), which at the time I wasn’t aware of. However, after some research I thought the course would be better fitting to my desires.”

Aaron, who chose to study the course at Huddersfield due to the placement connections, comments “the career excites me and I am able to support patients at the most vulnerable periods in their hospital treatment. I believe that ODP is the healthcare secret gem, as it’s still not a widely known profession.“ In the future The career excites me Aaron would like to pursue his and I am able to support interest in research and ODP patients at the most through undertaking a PhD. vulnerable periods in their “I have found something I am really interested in and grown hospital treatment. a passion for.” To hear Aaron talk about his student journey visit hud.ac/profiles

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Hear from Tracy on Health and Community

Tracy Pottinger Senior Lecturer, Health and Community Development BSc(Hons)

“I wanted to be a vet or work in a post office!” says Tracy Pottinger, recalling her childhood dreams. “My family moved to Huddersfield when I was eight, and I’ve always considered Huddersfield to be my home. “After moving to London at the age of eighteen to study, I returned in my early twenties and worked in a number of community health roles. I then began my teaching career in 1995 at West Yorkshire College of Health, which was integrated into the University of Huddersfield.”

It was during her time working in public health that Tracy turned her attention to her current field of teaching. “I became interested in the social, environmental and political aspects of health and decided to focus on these rather than the medical causes. I enjoy teaching and learning from the diverse groups of students who choose to study Health and Community Development.”

Tracy’s most memorable moment during her time at Huddersfield? “I travelled to Ethiopia in 2000 to work on a project. I met my husband on Tracy left the University in 2001, the flight home!” initially moving to London to teach at Thames Valley University, followed by a period working at the Commission for I enjoy teaching and Health Improvement. She then learning from the diverse moved to Seattle, USA, before groups of students who returning to the University of choose to study Health and Huddersfield in 2009. Community Development.

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When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.

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Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU). Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60. For the Social Work and health professional courses, we review your personal statement and reference. You may then be invited to an interview where we will assess your understanding of the profession, motivation and your personal and interpersonal skills. The interview team may include academics, clinicians and service users. If you are offered a place, you need to provide a satisfactory health and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For other health courses offers will usually be made based on your predicted grades. If we are unable to offer a place we may contact you if we think that another course may be suitable.

Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses

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