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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: APH1

Healthcare Assistant Practitioner (HTQ)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Leeds, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FD Healthcare Assistant Practitioner (HTQ) at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Do you wish to work in an environment which supports the needs of others in one of West Yorkshire’s largest growing sectors? Do you possess personal qualities that are ideal for a patient-centred workforce? If you would like to join like-minded people in their journey towards becoming an assistant practitioner, this is the foundation degree for you. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Health and Social Care
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Patient Assessment and Care Planning
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Healthcare
Professional Practice and Accountability
Clinical Skills and Procedures
Health Promotion and Public Health
Work-Based Learning and Practice Development
UCAS Code:APH1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£28,000

Home Student Fee

£9,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers Healthcare Assistant Practitioner (HTQ) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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