Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Advance your career in health and social care while continuing to work and earn. This course combines academic study with work-based learning, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to support people of all ages in a range of healthcare settings.

You'll explore person-centred, ethical and evidence-based practice while gaining valuable professional experience. The qualification can also provide a route into further study and professional healthcare careers.

Why study at Worcester?

* Study around your commitments, with teaching typically taking place one day a week on campus, alongside online learning and work-based practice.

* Develop your skills in our specialist simulation facilities, where you can safely practise clinical and professional skills before applying them in the workplace.

* Learn from experienced academics, clinicians and guest speakers, bringing current practice and lived experience into your studies.

* Use the course as a stepping stone into professional healthcare careers, with opportunities to progress onto the second year of selected Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition & Dietetics degrees (subject to application and selection).

Where could this take me?

This foundation degree prepares you for a wide range of roles across health and social care, helping you develop the confidence, skills and experience needed to support people with complex needs.

Graduates go on to careers such as:

* Assistant Practitioner (NHS)

* Healthcare Support Worker

* Community Support Worker

* Care Manager

* Service Manager (Adult Social Care)

* Mental Health Support Worker

You'll learn how different health and care professionals work together to support people of all ages and improve their wellbeing.