Healthcare Practice Higher National Certificate - HNC
Course Overview - Healthcare Practice Higher National Certificate - 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.
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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Moray
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-C90
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Preferably English or a science related subject
Scottish Higher
Preferably English or a science related subject
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
Scottish National Certificate
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
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
in Social Services and Healthcare
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,285 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £7,886 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £9,460 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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