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22 Dec 2005 11:50:15
The University of Luton has passed a recent review of more than 40 of its health-related courses with flying colours thanks to its partnerships with Strategic Health Authorities and NHS Trusts.
Higher Education watchdogs have reported that the quality of the University’s learning and teaching is “commendable” and degree students enjoy a 100 per cent employment rate after qualifying.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Les Ebdon, believes the combination of vocational skills and theory has played a huge role in the success of its health courses.
He said: “This report highlights the commitment of staff across all our NHS sites in providing students with first-rate practice placements in healthcare settings that allows them to gain vital skills for the workplace. Our graduates are highly sought after for this reason.”
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), praised the University’s nursing, midwifery, health visiting and operating department practice programmes in the recently published review.
The QAA said it has confidence in the academic and practitioner standards achieved by the University’s courses, which are operated in partnership with Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Strategic Health Authority and Thames Valley Strategic Health Authority.
The University of Luton’s proximity to hospitals was highlighted as a key strength and it noted students spend “a significant proportion of their learning experience” in practice placements.
The review by the QAA also highlighted the fact that students on post-qualifying and postgraduate nursing programmes achieved a 100 per cent completion rate with no failures.
The report added that almost all students on the pre-registration nursing programme find employment, the majority locally, and BSc students have enjoyed a 100 per cent employment rate after qualifying.
Students spoke positively about the induction process as well as the practice placements and support, according to the QAA review.
In addition, the University was commended for the quality of its learning resources and the quality of student progression.
Professor Ebdon added: “This report is a huge boost for the entire University. The success of our health courses proves that vocational skills are a hugely important part of degree programmes, giving students the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market.”
To find out more about the range of health-related courses available at the University of Luton, call 0800 389 6633 or visit www.luton.ac.uk.
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