Healthcare Practice HNC
Course Overview - Healthcare Practice HNC
This course will give you the required skills and knowledge to take advantage of many different career opportunities in nursing, health and allied health professions. It will also prepare you for the new registration requirements for Health Care Support Workers and is preparation towards becoming an Associate Practitioner.
On completion you will be able to pursue a career in a health-related profession or pre-registration nurse education. You can also progress to the BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies.
This course will give you the required skills and knowledge to take advantage of many different career opportunities in nursing, health and allied health professions. It will also prepare you for the new registration requirements for Health Care Support Workers and is preparation towards becoming an Associate Practitioner.<br/><br/>On completion you will be able to pursue a career in a health-related profession or pre-registration nurse education. You can also progress to the BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Moray
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Codes/info
Course Code
115L
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
National 5 English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent) are required if not achieved at Higher/A Level
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
A level
Scottish National Certificate
Pass
Alternatively, an appropriate Group Award at SCQF level 6 eg NC Health and Social Care PLUS 1 Higher at grade C or above, or NC Health and Social Care PLUS profile grades at CCB; or SWAP Access to Nursing PLUS profile grades at CCB
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,285 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,440 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £8,925 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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