Welcome to the Faculty of Health and Social Care Pre-Registration Programmes

1. Welcome to the Faculty of Health and Social CarePre-Registration Programmes edgehill.ac.uk

2. Faculty of Health and Social Care • One of the largest providers of health and social care education in the North West of England – approx. 4,000 professionals trained and educated every year. • Commended by the Quality Assurance Agency for the quality of teaching and learning, student progression and learning resources. • Over 23,000 books, journals and electronic resources. • Access to NHS study centres. edgehill.ac.uk

3. Faculty of Health and Social Care • Leading-edge clinical skills facilities and ward stimulations with industry standard equipment to give students as realistic a learning experience as possible. • A £14 million purpose-built building with some of the best facilities for health and social care students in the country. • Campus available in Manchester for ODP and Paramedic Practice. edgehill.ac.uk

4. Why Choose Health Care as a Career? • Interesting • Rewarding • Challenging • Diverse • A career for life • Internationally recognised • A privilege edgehill.ac.uk

5. Pre-Registration Courses at Edge Hill University • BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing • BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing • BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing • BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing • BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing and Social Work • BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing and Social Work • BSc (Hons) Social Work • BSc (Hons) Midwifery • BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. available in Manchester and Ormskirk • Dip HE Paramedic Practice Manchester Campus ONLY. edgehill.ac.uk

6. Which Field of Nursing? ADULT NURSING (age 16-116!) CHILDRENS NURSING (age 0-16+) MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (all ages) LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING (all ages) It is vital that applicants know which field of nursing they wish to study. edgehill.ac.uk

7. Related Courses at Edge Hill University Undergraduate Degrees: • BA (Hons) Health and Social Wellbeing • BSc (Hons) Child Health and Wellbeing • BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health • BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy • BSc (Hons) Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour edgehill.ac.uk

8. Overview of Pre-Registration Courses • All pre-registration nursing programmes are three years long. Paramedic Diploma 2 years/Top up Degree available • Courses have a timetable of 45 weeks per year - annual leave is predetermined. • All courses comprise of aprox 50% theory and 50% practice. • Students expected to attend university and placement areas for a 37.5 hour week. • Experience all shift patterns. • It is important that they understand this and are committed to the longer than normal terms. edgehill.ac.uk

9. Practice Placements Central to the programme is the experience students gain working with professionals in a variety of settings, including: • Acute hospitals • Community settings • Clinics • Walk-in-centres • GP surgeries • Nursing homes • Nurseries Hub and spoke placements to give maximum opportunity to experience a variety of care delivery. edgehill.ac.uk

10. International Practice Placements • Third-year students are given the opportunity to experience international health care. • They can request the area they want to work in. • Previous Edge Hill University students have used this time to gain work experience in Africa, Australia, America, New Zealand, China and Europe. • The Faculty has links with China, Finland, South Africa, Rwanda, Germany. edgehill.ac.uk

11. Student Support AT UNIVERSITYIN PRACTICE Personal Tutors Mentors Programme/Year Leads Back-up Mentors Module Leads Practice Education Facilitators Financial Advice Placement Link Tutors Counselling Personal Tutors Students Union Programme/Year Leads Academic Writing Teaching & Learning Support edgehill.ac.uk

12. How is the Course Funded? • Tuition fees are paid by the NHS • Students may be eligible for a means-tested bursary. • They can apply for a reduced student loan. • Full-time students are either exempt from Council Tax or are entitled to a discount. • They can claim travel expenses on placement as long as the distance between home and the placement is greater than the distance between home and university. edgehill.ac.uk

13. Enquiries about financial support should be directed to: The NHS Student Grants Unit Hesketh House 200-220 Broadway Fleetwood FY7 8SS Tel: 0845 358 6655 E-mail: enquiries@nhspa.gov.uk Web: www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk edgehill.ac.uk

14. Entry Requirements for Pre-Registration Programmes • No upper age limit • Minimum of three years settled residency status within the UK • Recent study in the last three years • Occupational health and DBS clearances are mandatory edgehill.ac.uk

15. Entry Requirements – Qualifications Nursing/ODP/Paramedic Practice 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Mathematics and English Language plus 280 UCAS tariff points overall, including two GCE A levels grades BB (relevant natural and applied science subjects preferred but not essential) Children's nursing 300 UCAS tariff points or BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) grades DMM; BTEC National (NQF) grades DMM; BTEC Diploma (QCF) grades D*D* or QAA Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and/or Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals) to include 45 level 3 credits at Distinction or Merit grade • Candidates without traditional qualifications must also meet the criteria for Maths and English at GCSE level grade C or above, or level 2 equivalency • The above list is an example only, please check with our admissions unit for further advice edgehill.ac.uk

16. Entry Requirements - Qualifications Midwifery Degree: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Mathematics, English Language and a science (preferably Biology) or equivalency plus 300 UCAS tariff points overall, from three GCE A levels at BBB including one relevant subject (Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, or Sociology) or BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF); DDM (to include Biology/Human Biology) or QAA Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and/or Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals); to include 45 credits at level 3 (must include Biology /Human Biology at level 3). Of the 45 credits at level 3, 30 credits must be at Distinction, the remaining 15 credits at Merit.

17. How to Apply Apply online via UCAS UCAS Admissions Service Tel: 0870 1122200 (application packs) Tel: 0870 1122211 (enquiries) Website: www.ucas.ac.uk edgehill.ac.uk

18. Application UCAS opens mid September and closes mid January We offer 2 intakes per year April and September for: Nursing – Adult, Child and MH ODP LD Nursing is an April intake only Nursing and Social work programmes September only Paramedic Practice, Midwifery, Social Work, Allied Health and Social Care programmes - September only

19. Application Points to remember on the application form: • All information on the form is confidential. • Explain any breaks in employment or full-time education. • Declare any known learning need -there is a lot of support available to assist with studies if we know about their learning needs. • Declare any convictions - each declaration is considered individually and not all convictions are prohibitive to these programmes. • Make sure the people nominated as referees are willing to supply a reference. edgehill.ac.uk

20. Application All pre registration programmes are competitive, especially children’s nursing, midwifery and paramedic practice.Application forms can be strengthened by: - finding out more about the profession - undertake some paid/voluntary work - be clear about which area they want to study and WHY Take time completing the personal statement. edgehill.ac.uk

21. Work Experience Midwifery Hospitals N.C.T. Local Breastfeeding Initiatives GP Surgeries Local clinics Women's Refuges Sure Start Children's Centres Any Interaction with Pregnant Women

22. Work Experience Nursing (Adult, MH, LD)/Paramedic Practice/ODP Hospitals NHS/Private GP Surgeries Local clinics Hospices Nursing homes Age UK St Johns Ambulance Red Cross First responder units (contact ambulance services) Life Guarding MH Charities Victim Support Homeless shelters Social clubs Caring for people with learning needs

23. Work Experience Children. Hospitals NHS/Private Local clinics Hospices Schools Nurseries School clubs Brownies Scouts

24. Interviews • All universities interview for pre registration programmes. • Need to bring a birth certificate and photographic evidence, i.e., Passport/Drivers Licence and original academic certificates. • Interviews include a written and maths test. • Interview panels consist of academics, practitioners, service users and/or carers. • Expect to be asked questions about the application form, in particular their personal statement and their knowledge about the course/profession applied for. edgehill.ac.uk

25. Exit Qualifications Successful completion of a pre-registration programmes will give two qualifications: • A higher education honours degree • A professional qualification allowing students to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a qualified Nurse/Midwife. Or the HCPC as an ODP or Paramedic. edgehill.ac.uk

26. Career Opportunities Once qualified students will be able to work in a variety of settings: • Hospitals • Community • GP Surgeries • Specialist Practice • Prisons • Education • Management • Research • International - Europe, Australia, New Zealand, America, etc. The World is your Oyster! edgehill.ac.uk

27. Careers Guidance & Graduate Employment • Careers Centre for advice on employability and career opportunities • Careers fairs for graduating health and social care students • Edge Hill University is top in the North West for graduate employment for the third year running.(HESA 2009/10) • Over 95% of our students are in employment or further study six months after graduating. • (HESA 2009/10) edgehill.ac.uk

28. Useful Contacts Thank You for Listening Any Questions? edgehill.ac.uk