APPLYING TO
HEALTH
COURSES AT
UNIVERSITY
*Name of presenter*
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FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES
• Top 20 Universities in the UK
for Nursing (Guardian
University Guide 2013)
• September 2011 - £10 million
new building
• Practice simulation suites
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• OUR FACILITIES
Our Facilities
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NHS FUNDED COURSES
• BSc (Hons) Nursing - 45 weeks
(Adult, Mental Health, Child)
• BSc (Hons) Midwifery - 45 weeks
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography - 36 weeks
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - 32 weeks
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy - 32 weeks
Practice as a healthcare professional
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
• Courses are a blend of theory and practice
• Opportunity for multi-professional learning
• Clinical placements
• Variety of settings
• Geographical location
• Support in practice
• Shift work
• Assessed element of course
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - ACCESS
• Nursing
Children's:
• 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. This
must include a science module at Merit or above for applicants who
do not already have GCSE science grade A*-C.
Adult and Mental Health:
• 45 Level 3 credits at Merit. This must include a science module at
Merit or above for applicants who do not already have GCSE
science grade A*-C.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - ACCESS
• Midwifery / Physiotherapy
30 level 3 credits at Distinction (to include 15 credits in
biology) and 15 level 3 credits at merit.
• Diagnostic Radiography
30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at
merit.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - ACCESS
• Occupational Therapy
30 level 3 credits at Distinction (to include 15 credits in
biology/psychology/sociology) and 15 level 3 credits at
merit.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------• GCSE Requirements – English Language/Maths
• Key Skills Level 2 Qualifications
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - UCAS TARIFF
• Nursing - 300 pts (Child), 280 pts (Adult/Mental Health)
• Occupational Therapy - 320 pts - Psychology/Sociology
• Physiotherapy - 320 pts - Biology/Human Biology/Sports
Science/PE
• Midwifery - 320 pts
• Diagnostic Radiography - 320 pts -Technology based
subject
• GCSE Requirements vary – English Language/Maths
• Key Skills Level 2 Qualifications
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NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
• Satisfactory Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health check
- online and appointment
• Second reference
- employment/volunteering
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NHS FUNDING
• Applicable to some health related courses
• Course fees paid
• £1000 non income assessed bursary for all
students
• Income assessed bursary varies on:
• Family income
• Length of course
• Where you live during your studies
• Reduced student loan
• Travel, uniforms and childcare
• NHS Student Bursary website
• Bursary calculator
• Full course listings
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BSc (Hons) HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SOCIAL CARE
• 3 year degree with work placements
• 240 UCAS points + GCSE English Language
Grade C. Access Programmes - 45 level 3 credits
to include 30 credits at merit.
• General health and social care focus
• Health & Social Care Policy
• Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health & Social
Care
• Complementary & Alternative Medicine
• Community Health & Wellbeing
• Funding via Student Finance England
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BSc (Hons) SPORT REHABILITATION
• 3 year degree with work placements
• 280 UCAS points (Grade B or equivalent in
Biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or PE)
+ GCSE English Language/Maths Grade C
• Access Programmes - 15 level 3 credits at
Distinction in Biology and 30 level 3 credits at
merit
• Accredited by BASRaT
• Management & Rehabilitation of
Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Advice on Sport Performance & Healthy
Lifestyles
• Funding via Student Finance England
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PERSONAL STATEMENTS
• Why do you want to study the course?
• What research have you done?
• What have you learnt from any profession
specific work experience?
• How can you demonstrate that you have the
transferable skills and personal qualities
required?
• What are your hobbies and interests?
• How can you stand out from other
applicants?
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SHORTLISTING
• Check qualifications
• Shortlist against course
specification
• Focused personal statement
• Appropriate reference
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INTERVIEWS
• Interview formats
• How can you prepare?
• Group, literacy and numeracy tests
• Applicant visit days
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EMPLOYABILITY
• Employment and further study
2013 Graduates
(6 months after graduation)
• Nursing -100%
• Midwifery - 94%
• Occupational Therapy - 78%
• Physiotherapy - 96%
• Diagnostic Radiography - 94.5%
• Health and Social Care - 82%
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FIND OUT MORE
• Open Days
• Taster Days
• Applicant Visit Days
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Thank You
Any Questions?
www.bradford.ac.uk/health
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