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Associate of Healthcare Assistant Practitioner
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A foundation degree preparing students to work as healthcare assistant practitioners.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts in Healthcare Assistant Practitioner to appropriate health or community scenarios. Interpret relevant evidence
- professional standards and ethical responsibilities. Communicate effectively with patients
- clients or interdisciplinary teams where applicable.
Career outcomes
- Assistant practitioner in healthcare (non-regulated health profession)
Curriculum
- Two-year foundation degree covering anatomy and physiology
- professional practice
- foundation skills
- public health and health promotion
- long-term conditions
- conditions across the lifespan
- two years of practice-based learning and a service improvement project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 64-96 UCAS tariff points (e.g. two A-levels or BTEC equivalents)
- or qualifications equivalent to British A-levels; flexible entry may apply
- UCAS tariff points vary by course (e.g. 104-120 for Accountancy and Finance); no GPA published
Accepted academic background
High school leaving examinations equivalent to British A-levels, International or European Baccalaureate, or an International Foundation Year
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,508 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Southampton City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Sport |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | University scholarships and bursaries are offered subject to course level, student status and award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Jan 2027
61 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 14 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,508 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.