About the course
This new, practice-based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is aimed at those already working in a health or social care setting who want to move into a more specialist role as an associate continuing healthcare practitioner.
Associate continuing healthcare practitioners play a key role in assessing an individual’s complex health and social care needs arising from disability, accident or illness and developing a package of care that meets their needs. This entails working with a multi-professional team that includes nurses, doctors and social workers, where you act as an expert guide to the specialist regulations that apply to continuing healthcare.
This course has been specially developed by the University of Bedfordshire to prepare you for employment in this specialist role. You also develop essential skills in offering support, care and advice when acting as first point of contact for your clients, their carers and family.
The course is suitable for those already employed in a health or social care role - such as carers in community or residential settings - or have a minimum of two years’ experience in the field.
What is an HTQ?
HTQs are a new qualification equivalent to a HNC or Higher Apprenticeship and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. This HTQ meets the occupational standards needed to work in the health and care sector.
Why choose this course
- It covers both theory and practice in both real and simulated environments, ensuring you qualify with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running
- It is designed and delivered in partnership with local employers, offering a practice-led and competency–based curriculum based on the NHS Constitution
- Our external partners and practice experts contribute to the course delivery, providing support, additional specialist knowledge and experience
- Our health and care students benefit from a range of modern facilities and equipment including state-of-the-art simulation units
- You learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments
- The course is an ideal way to upskill or change direction to fill skills shortages and workforce gaps
- After completing this HTQ, you have the option to continue with your studies at the University, taking on a top-up course in a related area, leading to a full degree
Why study in the School of Community, Society and Health?
- Placements in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
- Study in simulation labs for real life scenarios
Entry Requirements
More information on entry requirements will be coming soon.
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking could be suitable for entry to a course and talk through study options.
T: +44 (0)1582 743500
E: admission@beds.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
More information on entry requirements will be coming soon.
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking could be suitable for entry to a course and talk through study options.
T: +44 (0)1582 743500
E: admission@beds.ac.uk
Fees and Funding
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Merit Scholarship
We offer a Merit Scholarship to UK students, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.
Bedfordshire Bursary
If you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, this Bursary is there to help UK students with aspects of student living such as course costs. The Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years, or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years (including those with a Foundation Year).
Full t www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding please email admission@beds.ac.uk
Fees and Funding
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Merit Scholarship
We offer a Merit Scholarship to UK students, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.
Bedfordshire Bursary
If you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, this Bursary is there to help UK students with aspects of student living such as course costs. The Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years, or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years (including those with a Foundation Year).
Full t www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding please email admission@beds.ac.uk
Extra Costs
Luton Campus Centre
The Campus Centre brings together all our student services under one roof including the Students’ Union and spaces to eat, drink, relax and learn.
There's a large central lecture theatre as well as a range of study rooms & breakout spaces on the upper floors.
Luton Campus Library
The library is a modern 9-storey building dedicated to study and learning.
As well as traditional library provisions it offers individual and group study spaces, a cafeteria on the ground floor and a ‘Study Hub’ offering guidance and workshops on academic writing and research skills to ensure all Bedfordshire students get the help they need to succeed in their studies.
Beds SU
When you join the University of Bedfordshire, you don't just join the university - you also become a member of Bedfordshire Students' Union (Beds SU)!
Beds SU is led by four Student Officers - a President and three Vice Presidents - who are elected annually by University of Bedfordshire students to lead the Students' Union.
We are here to help every student at the University of Bedfordshire get the most out of their university experience. We campaign on issues that you care about, as well as provide lots of opportunities for you to meet new people, develop your skills, campaign for change and try something new.
Aspire Gym
The Aspire Gym has state of the art cardiovascular equipment with smart phone compatibility. There is also an extensive range of fixed resistance machines and a small free weights area.
Changing rooms with showers and lockers are available for members to use.
Luton Campus Accommodation
The University guarantees accommodation to all new students. Fitzroy Court and Wenlock Court, the two main halls of residence, are located on campus so getting to lectures, shopping in town and participating in events and activities is easy.
STEM building
The STEM building is home to courses in the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Opened in Autumn 2019, its cutting edge facilities provides four computer laboratories; workshops for subjects such as automotive engineering, cyber-security and robotics, along with three large teaching labs, and four specialist containment labs.
How to Apply
Application for most full-time undergraduate and foundation courses is via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
We expect to receive UCAS applications between 1 September and 15 January for courses starting in the following academic year, but may consider applications received after this date should places be available.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications. Advice on how to submit your UCAS application is available from your school or college.
If you are not at school or college (including mature students) you should apply independently via UCAS
EU students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply via UCAS
International students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct or via our representatives in your home country
You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
How to Apply
Application for most full-time undergraduate and foundation courses is via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
We expect to receive UCAS applications between 1 September and 15 January for courses starting in the following academic year, but may consider applications received after this date should places be available.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications. Advice on how to submit your UCAS application is available from your school or college.
If you are not at school or college (including mature students) you should apply independently via UCAS
EU students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply via UCAS
International students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct or via our representatives in your home country
You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
