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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: L510

Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) (HTQ)

University Centre Weston
Weston-super-Mare, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,900Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) (HTQ) at University Centre Weston is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Weston-super-Mare, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This Foundation Degree is balanced between theory and practice and is taught by an experienced team with backgrounds in nursing and social care. This course has been designed with employers in the sector to help their staff respond to challenges in the years ahead. The course is mapped to a Higher Apprenticeship standard and aims to bring those already employed in a suitable setting up to the standard required to work as band 4 Assistant Practitioners, who play a vital role in delivering support and clinical practice in both nursing and allied health areas. International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology and Sociology in Health and Social Care
Professional Practice and Values in Health Care
Leadership and Management Fundamentals
Health and Social Care Law and Risk Management
Clinical Skills and Patient Care
Work-Based Learning and Professional Development
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:L510
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,800

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Weston

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£22,500£24,500
5 years£20,500£25,000£29,000

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 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

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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