FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner (Health) Independent Route)
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
FdA in FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner (Health) Independent Route), a health and social care degree centred on practice-based training for assistant practitioner roles. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme integrates work-based learning through on-the-job experience with practice trainers and university tutors, connecting academic study directly to workplace practice. The curriculum emphasizes a combination of policy, practice, and academic training aligned with UK health and social care agendas. Students complete an end point assessment as part of their studies. The course covers foundational subjects through modules such as Enhancing Communication and Academic Study Skills, Accountability and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care, Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care, and Principles of Care and Support Across the Lifespan. Subsequent study moves into areas including Introduction to Research Evidence-Based Practice, Mental Health and Well-Being, The Impact of Social Policy in Health and Social Care, Negotiated Studies, Leadership in Health and Social Care, and End Point Assessment. Students also explore Person Centred Health and Social Care, Children and Families, Acute Illness Management, End of Life and Palliative Care, Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health, Management of Long-term Conditions, Principles of Medicines Management, Understanding and Working With Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Mental Health and Wellbeing - Children and Young People, Mindfulness and Equanimity in Practice Striking the Balance Between Compassionate Care for Self and Others, Health and Applied Positive Psychology Interventions, Care and Support for An Ageing Society, Disability Support and Enablement, Developing Clinical Skills, Working Within Allied Care Profession (Level 2), Human Anatomy and Assessment (Lower Limb), Human Anatomy and Assessment (Upper Limb), Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care, Fundamentals of Perioperative Practice, Working Within Allied Care Profession (Level 1), Advanced Mammography Skills 1, and Advanced Mammography Skills 2.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Normally a level 2 or level 3 qualification in health and social care is desirable, but not essential. Applicants should have at least two GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), preferably including English and Mathematics. Entry to this course is also available to applicants with extensive appropriate work experience in the health and social care sector. We may ask applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements for the course to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine their suitability. You'll be required to attend an interview. You'll also need to meet the other non-academic entry requirements listed below. Admission to this programme is only available to candidates who meet the following criteria. 1) You must be employed for a minimum of 2 days per week in a role relevant to the programme. 2) You must have the right to live and work in the UK. 3) Your employer will need to agree to your participation in the programme. If you work for a large organisation in health and social care, you may want to enquire about the possibility of studying towards the FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner (Health) Higher Apprenticeship Route) instead. If you don't have an appropriate work placement in the health and social care sector but otherwise meet the entry requirements for this course, please consider our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care or HND Health and Social Care courses. This course involves regulated activity so you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. (Normally your sponsoring organisation will organise this.) Please note that your DBS must have been completed within three years of the course start date. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitne
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 70%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enhancing Communication and Academic Study Skills
- Accountability and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- Principles of Care and Support Across the Lifespan
- Introduction to Research Evidence-Based Practice
- Mental Health and Well-Being
- The Impact of Social Policy in Health and Social Care
- Negotiated Studies
- Leadership in Health and Social Care
- End Point Assessment
- Person Centred Health and Social Care
- Children and Families
- Acute Illness Management
- End of Life and Palliative Care
- Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health
- Management of Long-term Conditions
- Principles of Medicines Management
- Understanding and Working With Alcohol and Substance Misuse
- Mental Health and Wellbeing - Children and Young People
- Mindfulness and Equanimity in Practice Striking the Balance Between Compassionate Care for Self and Others
- Health and Applied Positive Psychology Interventions
- Care and Support for An Ageing Society
- Disability Support and Enablement
- Developing Clinical Skills
- Working Within Allied Care Profession (Level 2)
- Human Anatomy and Assessment (Lower Limb)
- Human Anatomy and Assessment (Upper Limb)
- Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care
- Fundamentals of Perioperative Practice
- Working Within Allied Care Profession (Level 1)
- Advanced Mammography Skills 1
- Advanced Mammography Skills 2
Questions about this course
What do graduates of FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner (Health) Independent Route) at University of Greater Manchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner (Health) Independent Route) at University of Greater Manchester?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
How many students continue on FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner (Health) Independent Route) at University of Greater Manchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.