Welcome to the
Faculty of Health and Social Care
Pre-Registration Programmes
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Faculty of Health and Social Care
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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.
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Faculty of Health and
Social Care
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Leading-edge clinical skills
facilities and ward stimulations
with industry standard equipment
to give students as realistic a
learning experience as possible.
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A £14 million purpose-built
building with some of the best
facilities for health and social care
students in the country.
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Campus available in Manchester
for ODP and Paramedic Practice.
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Why Choose Health Care as
a Career?
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Interesting
Rewarding
Challenging
Diverse
A career for life
Internationally recognised
A privilege
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Pre-Registration Courses at Edge Hill University
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BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing
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BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing and Social Work
BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing and Social Work
BSc (Hons) Social Work
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BSc (Hons) Midwifery
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BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice.
available in Manchester and Ormskirk
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Dip HE Paramedic Practice
Manchester Campus ONLY.
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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.
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Related Courses at Edge Hill University
Undergraduate Degrees:
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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
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Overview of Pre-Registration Courses
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All pre-registration nursing programmes are three years long.
Paramedic Diploma 2 years/Top up Degree available
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Courses have a timetable of 45 weeks per year - annual leave is
predetermined.
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All courses comprise of aprox 50% theory and 50% practice.
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Students expected to attend university and placement areas for a 37.5
hour week.
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Experience all shift patterns.
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It is important that they understand this and are committed to the
longer than normal terms.
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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.
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International Practice Placements
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Third-year students are given the opportunity to experience international health care.
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They can request the area they want to work in.
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Previous Edge Hill University students have used this time to gain work experience in
Africa, Australia, America, New Zealand, China and Europe.
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The Faculty has links with China, Finland, South Africa, Rwanda, Germany.
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Student Support
AT UNIVERSITY
Personal Tutors
Programme/Year Leads
Module Leads
Financial Advice
Counselling
Students Union
Academic Writing
Teaching & Learning Support
IN PRACTICE
Mentors
Back-up Mentors
Practice Education Facilitators
Placement Link Tutors
Personal Tutors
Programme/Year Leads
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How is the Course Funded?
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Tuition fees are paid by the NHS
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Students may be eligible for a means-tested bursary.
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They can apply for a reduced student loan.
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Full-time students are either exempt from Council Tax or are entitled to
a discount.
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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.
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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
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Entry Requirements for Pre-Registration
Programmes
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No upper age limit
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Minimum of three years settled residency status within the UK
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Recent study in the last three years
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Occupational health and DBS clearances are mandatory
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Entry Requirements – Qualifications
Nursing/ODP/Paramedic Practice
5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Mathematics and English Language
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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
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BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) grades DMM; BTEC National (NQF) grades DMM;
BTEC Diploma (QCF) grades D*D*
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QAA Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and/or Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals)
to include 45 level 3 credits at Distinction or Merit grade
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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
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Entry Requirements - Qualifications
Midwifery Degree:
5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Mathematics, English Language and a
science (preferably Biology) or equivalency
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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)
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BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF); DDM (to include Biology/Human Biology)
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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.
How to Apply
Apply online via UCAS
UCAS Admissions Service
Tel: 0870 1122200 (application packs)
Tel: 0870 1122211 (enquiries)
Website: www.ucas.ac.uk
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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
Application
Points to remember on the application form:
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All information on the form is confidential.
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Explain any breaks in employment or full-time education.
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Declare any known learning need - there is a lot of support available to
assist with studies if we know about their learning needs.
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Declare any convictions - each declaration is considered individually
and not all convictions are prohibitive to these programmes.
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Make sure the people nominated as referees are willing to supply a
reference.
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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.
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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
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
Work Experience
Children.
Hospitals NHS/Private
Local clinics
Hospices
Schools
Nurseries
School clubs
Brownies
Scouts
Interviews
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All universities interview for pre registration programmes.
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Need to bring a birth certificate and photographic evidence, i.e.,
Passport/Drivers Licence and original academic certificates.
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Interviews include a written and maths test.
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Interview panels consist of academics, practitioners, service users
and/or carers.
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Expect to be asked questions about the application form, in particular
their personal statement and their knowledge about the
course/profession applied for.
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Exit Qualifications
Successful completion of a pre-registration
programmes will give two qualifications:
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A higher education honours degree
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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.
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Career Opportunities
Once qualified students will be able to
work in a variety of settings:
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Hospitals
Community
GP Surgeries
Specialist Practice
Prisons
Education
Management
Research
International - Europe, Australia, New
Zealand, America, etc.
The World is your Oyster!
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Careers Guidance &
Graduate Employment
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Careers Centre for advice on
employability and career
opportunities
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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)
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Useful Contacts
Edge Hill University
Course Information & Guidance
01695 657 000
study@edgehill.ac.uk
www.edgehill.ac.uk
Edge Hill University
Student Finance Advice
01695 657 250
financialadviceteam@edgehill.ac.uk
www.edgehill.ac.uk
UCAS Admissions Service
0870 112 2200 (application packs)
0870 112 2211 (enquiries)
enquiries@ucas.ac.uk
www.ucas.ac.uk
NHS Student Grants Unit
0845 358 6655
enquiries@nhspa.gov.uk
www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk
Thank You for Listening
Any Questions?
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