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APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY. Claire Pryke – Marketing and Recruitment Manager. FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES. Top 20 Universities in the UK for Nursing ( Guardian University Guide 2013) September 2011 - £10 million new building Practice simulation suites. OUR FACILITIES.

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APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

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  1. APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY Claire Pryke – Marketing and Recruitment Manager APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  2. FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES • Top 20 Universities in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2013) • September 2011 - £10 million new building • Practice simulation suites APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  3. OUR FACILITIES Our Facilities APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  4. NHS FUNDED COURSES • BSc (Hons) Nursing - 45 weeks (Adult, Mental Health, Child) • BSc (Hons) Midwifery - 45 weeks • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography - 36 weeks • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - 32 weeks • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy - 32 weeks Practice as a healthcare professional APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  5. TEACHING AND LEARNING • Courses are a blend of theory and practice • Opportunity for multi-professional learning • Clinical placements • Variety of settings • Geographical location • Support in practice • Shift work • Assessed element of course APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  6. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - ACCESS • Nursing 75% of modules at Merit or above • (Must include a science module at Merit level or above for applicants who do not already have GCSE Science Grade A*-C) • Midwifery/Physiotherapy/Diagnostic Radiography 25% of modules at Distinction. • (Must include science modules, with the remainder of modules at Merit level or above) APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  7. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - ACCESS • Occupational Therapy 25% of modules at Distinction • (Must include modules related to the Occupational Therapy profession, with the remainder of modules at Merit level or above) • GCSE Requirements – English Language/Maths • Key Skills Level 2 Qualifications APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  8. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - UCAS TARIFF • Nursing -300 pts (Child), 280 pts (Adult/Mental Health) • Occupational Therapy - 320 pts - Psychology/Sociology • Physiotherapy - 320 pts - Biology/Human Biology/Sports Science/PE • Midwifery - 320 pts • Diagnostic Radiography - 320 pts -Technology based subject • GCSE Requirements vary – English Language/Maths • Key Skills Level 2 Qualifications APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  9. NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Occupational Health check - online and appointment • Second reference - employment/volunteering APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  10. NHS FUNDING • Applicable to some health related courses • Course fees paid • £1000 non income assessed bursary for all students • Income assessed bursary varies on: • Family income • Length of course • Where you live during your studies • Reduced student loan • Travel, uniforms and childcare • NHS Student Bursary website • Bursary calculator • Full course listings APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  11. BSc (Hons) HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SOCIAL CARE • 3 year degree with work placements • 240 UCAS points + GCSE English Language Grade C • General health and social care focus • Health & Social Care Policy • Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health & Social Care • Complementary & Alternative Medicine • Community Health & Wellbeing • Funding via Student Finance England APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  12. BSc (Hons) SPORT REHABILITATION • 3 year degree with work placements • 280 UCAS points (Grade B or equivalent in Biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or PE) + GCSE English Language/Maths Grade C • Accredited by BASRaT • Management & Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries • Advice on Sport Performance & Healthy Lifestyles • Funding via Student Finance England APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  13. PERSONAL STATEMENTS • Why do you want to study the course? • What research have you done? • What have you learnt from any profession specific work experience? • How can you demonstrate that you have the transferable skills and personal qualities required? • What are your hobbies and interests? • How can you stand out from other applicants? APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  14. SHORTLISTING • Check qualifications • Shortlist against course specification • Focused personal statement • Appropriate reference APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  15. INTERVIEWS • Interview formats • How can you prepare? • Group, literacy and numeracy tests • Applicant visit days APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  16. EMPLOYABILITY • Employment and further study 2013 Graduates (6 months after graduation) • Nursing -100% • Midwifery - 94% • Occupational Therapy - 78% • Physiotherapy - 96% • Diagnostic Radiography - 94.5% • Health and Social Care - 82% APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  17. FIND OUT MORE • Open Days • 27th September 2014 • 10th October 2014 • 11th October 2014 • Taster Days • Applicant Visit Days • Claire Pryke Marketing & Recruitment Manager c.v.pryke@bradford.ac.uk Tel – (01274) 235834 APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

  18. Thank You Any Questions? www.bradford.ac.uk/health APPLYING TO HEALTH COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

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