Health Professions and Social Care courses 2022/23 by University of Huddersfield

Undergraduate study

Health Professions and Social Care 2022/23

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All our courses have work placement opportunities, where you’ll have the opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice.

We are joint-first in the UK for the proportion of professionallyqualified teaching staff (HESA 2021). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.

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Upon successful graduation on some of our health professions courses, you may be eligible to apply and register with your profession’s regulatory and professional body.

We are investing in a new National Health Innovation Campus, including world-leading research and specialist teaching facilities for certain health professions and social care students.

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04 Foundation Degree – Nursing Associate 05 Health and Social Care BSc(Hons)/MSci 06 Medical Engineering Technologies BEng(Hons)/MEng 07 Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) 08 Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) 09 Nursing (Blended Learning) (Adult/Child/ Learning Disability/Mental Health) BSc(Hons) 10 Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) 11 Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) 12 Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) 13 Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) 14 Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons) 15 Optometry BSc(Hons) 16 Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) 17 Pharmacy MPharm 18 Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) 19 Podiatry BSc(Hons) 20 Social Work MSci 21 Speech and Language Therapy BSc(Hons) 22 Why study Health Professions and Social Care at the University of Huddersfield? 23 Student Support 24 Global Professional Award 25 Open Days 27 Apply to us 3

Foundation Degree – Nursing Associate

Health and Social Care BSc(Hons)/MSci

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Nursing associates work across all fields of nursing including adult, children’s, mental health and learning disability, alongside healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver care for patients and the public. In the role you’ll discuss and share information with registered nurses on a patients’ condition, behaviour, activity and responses; support individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses; undertake and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse, as well as recognising issues relating to safeguarding.

Course length 2 years full-time

This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to meet the rapidly expanding and changing environment in health and social care. From looking at how to assess needs to being introduced to law, social policy, assessment and care planning. You’ll explore your own values in relation to working with diverse groups, and engage in becoming a reflective practitioner.

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You’ll learn how to respond to the physical, cognitive and mental healthcare needs of all patients and service users across their lifespan. Supported by a team who really understand what it’s like to be a nursing associate, you’ll learn through face to face and online lectures, seminars, group work, simulation and role play. Through clinical placements you’ll practise and develop your skills in a range of statutory, private and voluntary services, in order to prepare you to pursue your career.

Entry requirements GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English Be 17 years old or above at enrolment (minimum age for placements) Additional criteria Offers will be subject to an interview and references Rehabilitation of Offenders form, DBS and Occupational Health Check

You’ll be taught by a supportive and experienced teaching team who have worked in a range of health and social care roles. They’ll use their expertise to bring their teaching to life with real-life case studies. Personal and professional development, leadership and international perspectives are keen components of this course, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and putting you in a good position for both the UK and international jobs market. There is an option to study this course as an integrated Master’s degree, combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single four-year degree.

After successfully completing the course you’ll be eligible for entry on to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional register.

Placements

Taking a hands-on approach, you’ll have the opportunity to put your theoretical skills into practice through undertaking a work placement. This will support and enhance your learning, increase your future employability prospects and give you the chance to make useful contacts in industry so that you can reach your full potential.

Placements are a compulsory element of the course where you’ll experience 24 hours and 7 day care. You’ll spend 50% of your time on the course on placement in a variety of settings providing care across the lifespan. Whilst undertaking your clinical placements you’ll work alongside qualified supervisors and assessors who will provide any help and support you require.

Your future Once qualified the course offers you a wide variety of career opportunities to work within the NHS and wider sector. This could include working in GP surgeries, hospitals, primary care, hospices and nursing homes. In addition you could also undertake further study and join the second year of the Nursing BSc(Hons) course.

Your future This course aims to give you the knowledge, understanding and core skills required to pursue a wide range of careers in a variety of statutory or non-statutory, community or residential health and social care settings. Graduates might go onto work for drug and alcohol services, housing agencies, domestic violence services, disability and wellbeing services, teaching, and relevant Master’s courses such as Social Work and Nursing.

Course length: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BCC/MMM/104/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above

MSci

Course length: 4 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above

“The degree really interested me, as on completion I knew it would provide a wide range of career opportunities. My work placement with Tameside Adult and Community Education provided practical, handson experience. Being actively involved enabled me to relate theory to practice and improve my interpersonal and academic skills. I attended learning support workshops and found the lecturers very helpful and accessible.” Anne Hirst graduated in 2016, and is now a Healthcare Assistant at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS

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Medical Engineering Technologies

Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)

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Medical Engineers play a vital role in the healthcare sector from maintaining, developing, and improving the components in medical instruments, to identifying the best materials to use in prosthetics or joint replacements. So if you’re looking for a rewarding career that really makes a difference to people’s lives this course could be for you.

Medical Engineering Technologies BEng(Hons)

Our Midwifery Studies degree is designed to help you become a competent, confident and autonomous practitioner with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career. Learning from experienced midwives and gaining real-world experience in a variety of healthcare settings will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of women and their families.

Course length: 3 years full-time

The course begins by covering the fundamentals of mechanical and electronic engineering, so you’re confident in the basics. You’ll learn the necessities but from a healthcare perspective, learning about mechatronics and robotics. Then in your second year we’ll introduce you to anatomy, specifically gait analysis, which is the study of joint biomechanics and the movement of the legs and feet during walking and running. You’ll look at material properties, learning how materials are selected to operate in the challenging environment of the human body. You’ll also learn how medical imaging technologies work, with hands on experience of X-Ray machines, CT scans and Ultrasonic technologies, which brings together both electronic and mechanical engineering. Human disease and injury will be covered in the final year, we’ll get you thinking about the consequences and potential diagnosis options. You’ll also look at the range of individualised medical devices, and their mechanical design techniques, which includes 3D printing solutions.

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Biomechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Materials and Biocompatibility Medical Imaging Technologies Contextual Anatomy and Physiology

Your future During your studies you have the chance to take a placement after your second year. You could work in the industry and put what you’ve learnt into practice. We’ll also give you the opportunity to join our student teams who take part in national events like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student, Railway Challenge, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competitions (or comparable design and build competitions). You’ll work alongside fellow students from different engineering disciplines, which reflects how you’ll work in industry. Careers you could consider after completing your degree could be a medical device specialist, medicines and healthcare regulatory official, manufacturing engineer, or a bioengineer, to name a few.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits at Merit or above in relevant Science or Technology subjects

Medical Engineering Technologies MEng Course length: 4 years full-time 5 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

We know just how important it is for midwives to learn about midwifery in context, gain a broad perspective on the delivery of care and be supported by enthusiastic lecturers who know exactly what it’s like to be a midwife. Across all areas of teaching, we focus on the promotion of normality, health and the safe management of pregnancy to ensure the best possible outcomes for parents and the newborn. We’ll also help you learn how to provide individualised care for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the early days of parenthood.

Placements Gaining clinical experience is key to your professional development. It’s also vital to develop an understanding of how to work in a team alongside other healthcare professionals. That’s why the course includes clinical practice, where you’ll work across a range of settings including midwife-led units, birth centres, labour suites, antenatal/postnatal wards, as well as in the community.

Your future Our graduates have gone on to work as midwives within the National Health Service (NHS) in a variety of roles, including community and hospital-based midwifery.*** *** Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

Entry requirements: ABB* inc. a Biological Science**/ DDM in Health and Social Care (with a minimum of 4 units in Biological Sciences)/128 from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications inc. an A Level* in a Biological Science at a minimum grade B** or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care/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: Have completed 12 years of general education GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above Understanding of the role Relevant work experience Interview DBS and occupational health check *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

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

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Nursing (Adult)

Nursing (Blended Learning) (Adult/Child Learning Disability/Mental Health)

BSc(Hons)

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Whether you’d like to provide care for adults in the community or an acute setting, this innovative nursing degree is designed to provide a great foundation for your future career.

Course length: 3 years full-time

This course provides the opportunity to study either adult, child, learning disability or mental health nursing in a flexible way to fit study around work and life. Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with strong partnerships with National Health Service (NHS) Trusts, private and voluntary organisations, as well as teaching and support from experienced lecturers, practice supervisors and assessors, this course could be a great place for you to take the first steps towards making a huge difference to people’s everyday lives.

Course length: 3 years full-time

Supported by a team who really understand what it’s like to be an adult nurse, you’ll learn through lectures, seminars, group work, simulation, role play and online sessions. In our fully equipped simulated ward, you’ll have the opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice in a safe environment using our range of patient simulators. You’ll explore all aspects of nursing, from the fundamentals of providing care to more advanced topics such as complex needs and leadership and management. You’ll develop a range of specialist skills including communication, team working, decision-making and upholding professional values, as well as practical and theoretical skills in order to help you achieve your full potential as an adult nurse and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Standards.

The course uses mainly digital technologies and also includes practical, hands-on experience. Although the theoretical component is predominantly delivered online, you’ll attend the campus in Huddersfield (or similar venue close to your home) for a maximum total of four one-week blocks for simulation and skills training. You’ll do this in each year of the course, providing the opportunity for you to practise skills in a safe and controlled environment.

Understanding of adult nursing Relevant work experience Interview and references

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DBS and occupational health check

You’ll have the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt into practice through clinical placements in a variety of healthcare environments. These include National Health Service (NHS) Trusts, private and voluntary organisations such as hospices, nursing homes and community settings.

*If you are studying a Science A Level the endorsement for practical work is an essential part and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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Our graduates have gone on to work within the NHS and private or voluntary sectors.** After further training you could work in specialist roles in acute and primary care, respiratory, breast care, diabetes, end of life, health visiting, school nursing, district nursing and more.

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

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt into practice through clinical placements in a variety of healthcare environments as close to home as possible.

Your future A career in nursing can be varied and interesting with a wide range of career opportunities available. This could involve working within the National Health Service (NHS) and private or voluntary sectors in hospitals, local healthcare trusts, the community, charities, short-term care providers, as well as a wide range of other healthcare settings.

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Additional criteria: Have completed 12 years of general education GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection Understanding of the specific field of nursing you are applying for Relevant work experience Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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

**Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

Entry requirements: BBB*/DDM/120*/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Nursing (Child)

Nursing (Learning Disability)

BSc(Hons)

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From the very start of this course, you’ll get the chance to develop the vital skills, knowledge, values and confidence you need to care for children, young people and their families whatever their circumstances, including those with acute illness, long-term conditions or those who need help to maintain their health.

Course length: 3 years full-time

Learning disability nursing involves supporting people from a range of backgrounds to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. They provide hands-on care as well as emotional and educational support in order to promote an individual’s independence. Learning disability nurses work in a number of settings including people’s homes, schools, respite units, hospitals and secure services. They work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, learning how to respond to the needs of someone with a learning disability.

Course length: 3 years full-time

You’ll learn and develop both practical and theoretical skills in order to achieve your full potential as a children’s nurse and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards. You’ll get the chance to develop your practical skills in a safe environment in our fully-equipped simulated children’s ward using our patient simulators. After successfully completing the course you’ll be eligible to apply to register with the NMC and work as a Registered Nurse for Children. You’ll also learn how to respond to the physical, cognitive and mental health care needs of all patients and service users across their lifespan.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice through placements in a variety of healthcare environments. These include National Health Service (NHS) Trusts, charities, hospices, schools and community settings.

Your future Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers within local and national hospitals, the community and children’s hospices.** Children’s nurses also work in a range of services, including neonatal and paediatric intensive care, children’s community nursing teams and in regional children’s specialist centres. There is also an extensive range of further professional development opportunities available, which may lead to possible careers as a health visitor or school nurse, as well as nurse specialist roles. **Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

You’ll have the opportunity to develop a high level of personal and practical skills to help improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and their ability to live as independently as possible. You’ll also learn how to work in partnership with service users, their families, carers and other professionals to promote health and wellbeing. Supported by a team who really understand what it’s like to be a learning disability nurse, you’ll learn through lectures, seminars, group work, simulation and role play.

Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to complete your practice learning experiences in a diverse range of health and social care settings, reflecting the diversity of the services accessed by people with a learning disability. This may include community teams, nursing and residential homes, supported living services, schools, short break services, day opportunities or hospitals and clinics.

Your future The career opportunities within learning disability nursing are constantly evolving and our graduates are now working as nurses in healthcare trusts, charities and short-term care providers.** After qualification there is an extensive range of training and career opportunities available, where you could provide person-centred support in specialist roles such as epilepsy, safeguarding, autism, behaviour, forensics, palliative care, mental health or complex needs. Other roles could include working as a manager, prescriber, educator, policy maker and consultant nurse.

Entry requirements: BBB*/DDM/120*/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit Additional criteria: Have completed 12 years of general education GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English Understanding of learning disability nursing Relevant work experience Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *If you are studying a Science A Level the endorsement for practical work is an essential part and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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

**Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Nursing (Mental Health)

Occupational Therapy

BSc(Hons)

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Do you have patience, empathy and excellent listening skills? Are you interested in caring for the mind and the body? If you’re looking for a career in nursing where you can work with people of all ages across a variety of settings, then our Nursing (Mental Health) degree could be a great place to start your journey.

Course length: 3 years full-time

Occupational therapists work collaboratively with people to help them engage in those activities (occupations) which they need or want to do, enabling them to lead fulfilling and healthy lives.

Course length: 3 years full-time

Mental health nursing involves working with people, carers and family members who experience the impact of mental health problems, typically when diagnoses such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders are made. Our mental health nursing team will support you to develop the intellectual, personal and professional skills you need to practice in this challenging and rewarding field of healthcare. After successfully graduating from the course you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health.

Placements You’ll practice and develop your skills through clinical placements in a range of statutory, private and voluntary settings. This may include forensic services, assessment teams, in-patient treatment units, rehabilitation centres, community teams, respite services, crisis and home based treatment, liaison services, child and adolescent mental health services and prisons.

Your future Our graduates have gone on to work in local healthcare trusts, private hospitals and in the community.** Other specialist career opportunities could include working in child and adolescent mental health services, forensic settings, substance misuse, accident and emergency liaison, self harm, criminal justice system, youth offending, management of violence and aggression, as well as specialist roles such as admiral nursing and nurse consultant. **Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: BBB*/DDM/120*/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit Additional criteria: Have completed 12 years of general education GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English Understanding of mental health nursing Demonstrate desirable values and attitudes Relevant work experience Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *If you are studying a Science A Level the endorsement for practical work is an essential part and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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

Occupations are practical, meaningful and purposeful activities that allow people to develop a sense of identity for example self-care, work or leisure tasks. Working with people of all ages in different situations, you’ll assess their needs and collaboratively develop interventions facilitating them to achieve their potential and enjoy maximum quality of life. You’ll learn how to integrate underlying theory and principles of occupational therapy and apply what you learn to different areas of practice. We’ve also got a purpose-built skills lab where you’ll be taught by research active and passionate academics who have a range of occupational therapy experience. Occupational therapists work interprofessionally with other healthcare professionals, therefore you’ll study alongside students from other healthcare professions including physiotherapists, podiatrists and speech and language therapists.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of occupational therapy through a wide range of placements each year in health, social and third sector care settings within the West Yorkshire region.

Entry requirements: BBB* inc. a Biological Science, Psychology or double Health and Social Care**/DDM in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ 120*/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit Additional criteria: GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English Understanding of the occupational therapy profession Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *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.

Your future Our graduates have gone on to work as occupational therapists in the National Health Service (NHS), private and voluntary healthcare services.*** Additionally, you may diversify into related areas of work including healthcare management, the educational sector or research. ***Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Accreditation This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons)

Optometry BSc(Hons)

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Do you like the idea of working in a dramatic and exciting environment, where you’ll be part of a dynamic team in an operating theatre? Then perioperative practice could be a great career option if you want to open up a whole host of opportunities for your future. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) work alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and other medical staff to provide care for patients at all stages of the surgical process.

Course length: 3 years full-time

Get ready to take your first steps on an exciting journey towards a career in Optometry. We’ll give you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to complete your professional training and become highly employable.

Course length: 3 years full time

On this course you’ll explore what’s involved in the three interconnected aspects of the role: anaesthetic, surgical and post anaesthetic. You’ll have the opportunity to practise your skills in our simulated operating theatre, enabling you to experience the operating theatre environment.

Additional criteria: GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent

This course is aligned to the requirements of the General Optical Council (GOC) and as a new course, currently has provisional approval** from the General Optical Council www.optical.org

You’ll be supported in your learning by academic staff and qualified practitioners who understand what it’s like to be an ODP. As the course progresses, you’ll move beyond the fundamentals to delve into the role research plays in perioperative practice and explore leadership and management strategies.

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AAB* which should include two of the following Science subjects, Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, plus a third A Level in another subject excluding General Studies/DDM in Applied Science or Health and Social Care combined with a Science A Level in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry at a minimum grade B.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of clinical placements. You’ll get the chance to work in a range of settings, so you’ll be able to see how ODPs contribute to various specialist areas, and be inspired about where your career could take you.

Your future Recent graduates from this course have become theatre practitioners in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals.* Other career development opportunities may include roles as perioperative practitioners, team leaders, managers, educators and academics both in clinical settings and universities, as well as working in other areas where critically ill patients are cared for. *Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit

Interview and references DBS and occupational health check

As one of the UK’s newest Optometry departments, we are committed to offering you a learning experience that’s second-to-none, and small class sizes mean a personal approach to our teaching where you’ll be well supported to reach your goals. What’s more, in your final year, you’ll have the chance to gain real-world experience through placements in local hospital eye departments and seeing patients with a variety of ocular conditions in our purpose built, state-of-the-art University Eye Clinic here on campus.

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This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Ocular Anatomy and Physiology • Visual Optics and Perception • Ocular Pharmacology

• Correction of Vision 1: Dispensing and Contact Lenses • Paediatric Optometry • Clinical and Professional Skills

Your future Optometry is a regulated profession requiring registration with and adherence to the General Optical Council (GOC) registration requirements. You can find out more about careers in Optometry on the College of Optometrists website www.college-optometrists.org and registration requirements from the GOC at www.optical.org As a graduate of this course you may work in corporate optometry, in private independent practice, where you can start your own business, in hospital optometry working with other ophthalmic colleagues or in research and teaching.

Entry requirements: A Levels/BTEC

Other suitable qualifications may be considered. Please contact the Admissions Office: optometry@hud.ac.uk DBS check (as part of enrolment). *The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. **The University of Huddersfield currently holds provisional approval from the GOC to provide the Optometry BSc(Hons) programme. Whilst under provisional approval, students recruited onto the programme are not guaranteed entry to the GOC register and may be required to undertake additional assessments through an alternative GOC approved education provider in the event that any aspect of the programme when delivered does not satisfy the GOC standards.

Accreditation “The lecturers support us by providing us with learning resources and regular tasks to boost our knowledge. We are taught in ways that make even the most difficult topics enjoyable.”

Our Optometry BSc(Hons) is aligned to the requirements of the General Optical Council (GOC) and has provisional approval from the GOC.**

Mahnoor Khan, Optometry BSc(Hons) 14

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Paramedic Science

Pharmacy

BSc(Hons)

MPharm

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Paramedics are allied health professionals who assess, treat, manage, refer and discharge patients who require acute, chronic or specialist services across urgent and emergency care environments.

Course length 3 years full-time

If you’ve already decided that you might like a career as a Pharmacist or in pharmacy, our Pharmacy MPharm degree could start you on the right track to create the future you’re looking for.

Course length: 4 years full-time

Our three year course provides theoretical, practical and placement learning opportunities across a range of practice environments. This approach will provide you with the knowledge, skills and expertise to respond to a diverse range of patients across a variety of settings. The course will be responsive to local, regional and national changes, in order to provide you with the most comprehensive skills and knowledge. Designed and written by qualified paramedics, you’ll be taught by an experienced team of paramedic lecturers and practitioners. Your teaching will include guest lectures delivered by a comprehensive multidisciplinary network of healthcare professions, providing the opportunity for you to learn from their expertise. After successfully completing the course you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practice as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP).

Entry requirements BBC*/DMM/112*/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit Additional criteria GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above Health and/or Social Care experience Interview and references

After graduation we will support you every step of the way to becoming a registered Pharmacist.

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

Placements You’ll required to complete 450 hours of practice placement for the paramedic skills modules in each year of the course. Both ambulance and non-ambulance placements will be undertaken providing you with exposure to a comprehensive and diverse number of experiences. Ambulance placements may include the Emergency Operations Centres, NHS 111, and other specialist roles within the ambulance service. Non-ambulance placements may include working in hospital and community settings including Accident and Emergency, medical assessment units, critical care, care homes, hospices and labour/birthing ward, as well as in acute elderly care and mental health.

This undergraduate Master’s degree is designed to offer a varied learning experience and give you the chance to gain a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. You’ll be able to combine studying science theory with developing your practical and professional skills, while focusing firmly on medicines and patients. As you progress, you’ll have the chance to work in our formulation laboratory, where medicines are made, and get to grips with aspects of the profession, from prescriptions and patients, the development and design of drugs and the role of Pharmacists in society.

Accreditation This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).

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Pharmacy Practice Formulation and Pharmaceutics Molecular Pharmacology Drug Design and Development

Your future Pharmacists can work in a range of positions across various sectors within pharmacy including community, primary care, hospitals and industry. In addition to working as a practising Pharmacist, as a graduate of this course you may consider a career in drug discovery, formulation, analysis and quality control, clinical trials, patents, medical journalism, regulatory affairs, medical sales and marketing, research and teaching.

A Levels* in Chemistry and at least one further Science subject from Biology, Maths or Physics.** Offers based on 3 A Level subjects in the region of ABB and are influenced by subjects being studied, predicted grades and performance at a selection day/DDD in a BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable only when combined with other Science related qualifications. Plus GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade 5/C or above. If you wish to apply with alternative qualifications then you are advised to consult our entry profile on the UCAS website and contact the Admissions Tutor. DBS check (carried out as part of enrolment). *The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. **Chemistry A Level is essential. If you’re not studying Biology, then Maths or Physics are accepted.

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Your future The role of the paramedic and the areas in which they work have become increasingly varied within clinical, management, education and research areas. Career opportunities for paramedics could include ambulance crew, solo responder roles, specialist paramedic and advanced paramedic roles with NHS ambulance trusts; emergency operations centre roles and telephone triage systems, including NHS 111; Hazardous area response teams, special operations response teams and helicopter emergency medical services; roles within emergency departments within NHS acute trusts, as well as NHS primary and secondary care roles.

Entry requirements: A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points

“Pharmacy placements are spread throughout the course. There are many opportunities to network and enhance my learning. The lecturers have been incredibly supportive and I have made many lifelong friends.”

This course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Oyindamola Alabi,Pharmacy MPharm 16

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Physiotherapy

Podiatry

BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Your course

Course info

Are you fascinated by how our muscles, joints and bones work together to make us move and how these are effected through illness and injury? On our Physiotherapy degree you’ll get the chance to delve into all the science behind the practice and build the skills and understanding you need to work in this hands-on and rewarding profession.

Course length: 3 years full-time

Are you looking for a healthcare profession changing people’s lives? Do you want clear career progression and high levels of employment working with the National Health Service (NHS) or running your own practice? If so studying for a Podiatry degree could be for you.

Course length: 3 years full-time 4½ years part-time

Exploring all aspects of practice from musculoskeletal physiotherapy and health management to neurological conditions and working with vulnerable client groups, you’ll have the opportunity to build a wide knowledge base. As you progress through the course, you’ll study how to assess, advise and treat individuals with a variety of conditions including spinal and joint problems, respiratory difficulties, neurological problems, and those recovering from strokes and other chronic conditions. Working in our physiotherapy practical rooms and biomechanics laboratory, you’ll have the opportunity to practise the skills you’ve learned.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to apply and build on the skills and knowledge you have learnt through clinical placements. These practical experiences may be undertaken in National Health Service (NHS) Trusts providing primary and secondary care, as well as school settings, private hospitals, charities, sports clubs and our innovative telehealth placement.

Your future Our graduates have gone on to work as physiotherapists in a number of NHS hospitals and in the private sector. They have specialised in musculoskeletal care, rehabilitation and sport, as well as working in private practice or at sports clubs.† †

Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

Entry requirements: ABB* inc. a Biological Science (Biology or PE)**/DDD in BTEC Sport and Exercise Science*** or Applied Science***/128 from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. an A Level* grade B or above in a Biological Science (Biology or PE)**/Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 Level 3 credits, 30 of which must be passed at Distinction, inc. distinctions in at least 21 credits in a Biological Science Additional criteria: GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above Have gained your Biological Science qualifications within the last 4 years Understanding of the physiotherapy profession Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *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 and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). ***Must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment.

Podiatrists are allied healthcare professionals who assess and treat the lower limb and foot. They work in a number of specialist areas with people of all ages including musculoskeletal podiatry, sports injuries, biomechanics and gait assessment, orthotics, wound care, tissue viability and nail surgery. Podiatrists contribute to improving quality of life for patients with diabetes, rheumatological, vascular or neurological disorders. Our course provides you with the opportunity to build the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need whilst learning in specialist clinical facilities. You’ll gain vital experience using our fully equipped onsite podiatry clinic, surgical theatre suite, biomechanics gait analysis equipment and orthotics laboratory.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice in the real world through clinical placements. These are undertaken in a range of different NHS settings including hospitals, community clinics, multidisciplinary teams and specialist services. In your final year you may also have the opportunity to undertake an international placement in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

Your future Our graduates have gone on to work as podiatrists in NHS hospitals, community health trusts and the private sector.*** After further training you could specialise in forensics, musculoskeletal care, orthotics, diabetes and high risk patients, as well as podiatric surgery. ***Source: LinkedIn and Graduate Market Statistics (Gems)

Accreditation

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Additional criteria: GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English Understanding of the profession Interview and references DBS and occupational health check Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered *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.

Accreditation

This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Entry requirements: BBB* inc. a Biological Science, Sports Studies or Physical Education**/DDM inc. modules in Biological Science/120 inc. a combination of Level 3 qualifications* inc. grade B in a Biological Science, Sports Studies or Physical Education** or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or National Extended Certificate in Sports Studies/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction, to include 15 credits in Science or Psychology and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit

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

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Social Work

Speech and Language Therapy

MSci

BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Your course

Course info

This four-year integrated Master’s degree in social work is a professional qualifying course, designed to equip you with the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to succeed in a future career in social work.

Course length: 4 years full-time

Speech and language therapists work alongside children and adults who have difficulties with speech, language, communication, feeding and/or swallowing. Through holistic assessment and management, speech and language therapists collaborate with the individual, their family and/or their carer to provide person-centred care that encompasses health, wellbeing, participation and quality of life. Speech and language therapists work with neonates, babies, infants, children, young people, the elderly and those who may require palliative care and/or are approaching the end of life.

Course length 3 years full-time

The course is part of an accredited social work Teaching Partnership, managed and delivered by long-standing partnerships between the University and local social work agencies including statutory, voluntary and service user-led organisations, and aims to produce practitioners who can critically reflect on their practice. The partnership delivers innovative and creative approaches to social work education, ensuring social workers are confident and creative practitioners with the skills required for working in statutory social work. You’ll be introduced to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice within a complex and multi-cultural society, and within the context of professional and agency standards and requirements. You’ll be taught by experienced staff with a variety of backgrounds in social care. You’ll have the opportunity to meet practitioners, and hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice through work placements in your third and fourth years. These work placements will take place in a social work or related setting to support and enhance your learning. Helping to increase your future employability prospects and giving you the chance to make useful contacts in industry.

Entry requirements: BBB/DDM in Health and Social Care/120/Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit Additional criteria: GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4/C or above DBS check Interview and references

Approved This course is approved by Social Work England. This means that when you qualify from this course you can apply to become a registered social worker.

Your future Working closely with local authority partners ensures you’ll be supported to make the transition to social work practice and are aware of available employment opportunities and post-qualifying social work progression pathways. Graduates will be equipped to work in all social care settings including residential, field, day care, healthcare and education within statutory, voluntary and private sectors. Working closely with local authority partners ensures you’ll be supported to make the transition as social work practitioners, and are aware of available employment opportunities, as well as post-qualifying social work progression pathways.

Through clinical and theoretical themes you’ll have the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary knowledge and the core capabilities to undertake holistic assessment and management of individuals across the lifespan with a range of speech and language therapy related difficulties. The course has been developed alongside service users and carers who will be involved in your teaching and learning experience throughout the duration of your studies. The content will reflect contemporary issues including mental capacity, ethical feeding dilemmas, palliative/end of life care and telehealth. There will be a collaborative and interdisciplinary focus where you’ll study some modules with students from other healthcare professions.

Entry requirements ABB*/DDD/128*/Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above Additional criteria Five GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/Level 4 or above, including Maths, English and a single Science covering Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics (Double/Dual Award Science grade CC/Level 4 or above) Interview and references DBS and occupational health check *Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Placements

Accreditation

Throughout the three years you’ll have the opportunity to acquire clinical and professional competencies through participation in a range of practice-based experiences. This will involve paediatric and adult services across health, social and/or third sector care settings which may also include telehealth.

This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Your future Career opportunities for speech and language therapists could include working in the NHS, education settings, independent practice, charities and medicolegal firms, including overseas/international locations. Alternatively, there is the option to specialise in a particular area and/or undertake a qualification in advanced clinical practice, as well as the opportunity to undertake research or work in leadership, management and higher education settings.

“My time at the University allowed me to learn the knowledge and skills required to undertake my current role and taught me the importance of becoming a reflective practitioner. The course was well structured and the lecturers were really approachable and encouraging. As a mature student it was also great that the course was so diverse, with a good mixture of college leavers and mature students.” Kate Ford, graduated Social Work BSc(Hons) in 2019, and is now a Social Worker (Children and Young People Services) at Rotherham Council 20

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Why study Health Professions and Social Care at the University of Huddersfield? “I recommend studying Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield. The lectures were excellent and very interactive. The course facilities including a simulated operating theatre, simulation mannequins and specialist equipment were great. The placements were invaluable and really opened my eyes to how an ODP works and contributes to the perioperative environment.” Danielle Roach, graduated from Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons) in 2020, and is now working as a Perioperative Practitioner at St James University Hospital

“I loved studying my course. The staff were lovely, they were all very approachable and helpful. The onsite podiatry clinic with a wide range of patients is an amazing resource. The placement opportunities were enjoyable, very hands on, as well as valuable to my learning, as they helped shape my skills and knowledge.” Alice Knight, graduated Podiatry BSc(Hons) in 2020, and is now a Podiatrist at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

“I would definitely recommend studying Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons). The high quality placements were spread across various hospitals and community settings throughout West Yorkshire. These provided the opportunity to gain an insight into the profession, as well as develop the skills required for a career in nursing.” Richard Bentley, graduated from Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) in 2019, and is now a Staff Nurse at Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

“I love being on wards reviewing patient cases with the ward-based team. The MPharm degree helped me create care plans when presenting ideas on pharmaceutical problems and sharing ideas across the multi-disciplinary team.” Roohi Ahmed Khushtar graduated from Pharmacy MPharm in 2019, and is now a Clinical Pharmacist at Pennine Acute Hospital NHS Trust 22

Student support A wide range of support services are available for students studying at the University, including dedicated staff and resources to help you with your studies. These include:

Student Support The Student Support teams are here to support you with any non-academic issues. Offering practical advice and support on a wide range of queries which may arise during your time with us from timetabling all the way through to graduation. As well as signposting you to other University Wellbeing Services including disability support, financial queries, health issues, and acting as a link between you and academic members of staff, as well as providing help to resolve queries you may have.

Academic Skills Support The Academic Skills Support teams provides guidance on how you can develop your academic skills in order to improve your grades. They provide support with general academic skills including essay writing, time management, presentations and group work skills; information technology and numeracy; research skills, as well as personal development for example confidence building and assertiveness.

“The support provided by the Academic Skills Tutors is brilliant! They have helped me to improve academically and personally on many different issues. I can’t recommend them enough.” Paul Norton, Medical Biology BSc(Hons) 23

Global Professional Award At Huddersfield we’re proud to inspire global professionals, which is why you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your undergraduate degree.* The Award is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (Level 5), meaning you’ll graduate with an additional internationally recognised qualification which will help to set you apart from other graduates, and develop valuable qualities that we know employers are looking for.

Three areas of focus The Careers and Employability focus of the course helps you understand your own aspirations and ambitions. You’ll learn how to turn these into a really powerful tool when it comes to getting a job after you graduate. Going to university can be a transformative experience, but it can also be a little scary. The Wellbeing focus of the course is about giving you the time and support to reflect and transform, from meeting and developing relationships with new people to mental strength and resilience. Through the Enterprise focus you’ll gain new viewpoints to consider and perhaps challenge your current perceptions of the world and how you can have an impact in the future.

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Becoming a highly employable graduate Completing the Award will support you to transform into a highly employable graduate who is: • Self-motivated • Enterprising • Resilient

• Able to collaborate with others • A confident leader • Globally and socially aware

How do I complete the Award? We make it as simple as possible. You’ll complete the Award through a mixture of online and face to face workshops and self-directed learning activities. This will take approximately 1 hour per week, so you’ll still have plenty of time to focus on your degree and your social life. A key aspect of the Award is that each year you build a portfolio of experiential learning activities by engaging with opportunities within the University and the local community. You’ll be supported to complete the Award by staff who are specialists in the three areas of Careers and Employability, Wellbeing and Enterprise, plus the lecturers on your course and your PATs will help you to understand how you can get involved. Find out more about the Global Professional Award at hud.ac/gpa *Full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees

*94.6% of our undergraduate students are in work and/or further study approximately fifteen months after graduating. HESA Graduate Outcomes 2017/18, UK domiciled, other activities excluded.

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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2021 for courses starting in September 2022 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment. Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year. Major changes We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum. For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be

We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply. necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment. Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so. Termination of course

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If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com

If you want to start your course in September 2022, you can apply through UCAS any time from September 2021 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by the first application deadline in January 2022. Please see hud.ac/faa for more information.

If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.

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In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

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