📖Program Curriculum

This is a tightly-structured degree programme in which most modules are compulsory. You will follow progressive modules covering human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, ethics, and psychology and sociology in healthcare.

Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Academic Development September-January 10 PPS120
Professional Development September-June 10 PPS121
Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care September-January 20 SHS101
Foundations in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology January-June 20 PPS107
Optional Modules
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Poverty and Plenty September-January 20 PPS102
Tlodi a Digonedd September-January 20 PPS102W
AND
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Equality, Discrimination and Oppression in Society January-June 20 PPS103
Cydraddoldeb, Gwahaniaethu a Gormes mewn Cymdeithas January-June 20 PPS103W
AND
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Introduction to Research in Health and Social Care January-June 20 PPS108
Cyflwyniad i Ymchwil mewn Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol January-June 20 PPS108W
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Evaluating research evidence in Health and Social Care Academic Year 20 PPS206
Health Law and Practice September-January 20 PPS209
Safeguarding in Health and Social Care January-June 20 PPS205
Optional Modules
Year 2 Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students should select 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Psychology of Health and Illness September-January 20 PPS211
Being a Social Entrepreneur September-January 20 SHS201
Professional Development and Critical Thinking January-June 20 PPS200
Domestic Abuse January-June 20 PPS204
Cam-drin Domestig January-June 20 PPS204W
Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology II January-June 20 PPS208
AND
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Reflective Practice and Working with People September-January 20 PPS207
Ymarfer Myfyriol a Gweithio gyda Phobl January-June 20 PPS207W
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Global Perspectives and Working in a Globalised World. September-January 20 PPS300
Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care January-June 20 SHH312
Optional Modules
BSc Health and Social Care Year 3
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students should select 2 of the following optional modules

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Law and Ethics in Health & Social Care September-June 20 PPS305
Health and Care Economics Academic Year 20 PPS316
Professional Development and Critical Thinking September-January 20 PPS317
Counselling and Supporting People January-June 20 PPS303
Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing January-June 20 PPS304
Introduction to Pathology and Therapeutics for Health Scientists January-June 20 SHC314
AND
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students to select one compulsory module from below.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Dissertation Academic Year 40 PPS308
Traethawd Hir Academic Year 40 PPS308W

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,350 GBP per year

52,050 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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