Complementary Healthcare FdSc
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Overview
Complementary healthcare encompasses a wide range of practices including reflexology, aromatherapy and therapeutic massage. This foundation degree, based at Sussex Downs College in Lewes, aims to produce informed and skilled complimentary healthcare practitioners. The practical skills that you develop will be supported by a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of each therapy.
Course duration
Full-time: 2 years
UCAS code B340
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Course content
Course structure
The programme runs over two days a week (Wednesday 9-5 and Thursday 9-9). It includes a weekly clinic to practice your skills in a clinical setting at the Graduations Salons. In the second year there is a 50-hour work placement based in a healthcare profession. Students are expected to develop a portfolio of reflective practice over the two years of the course. Subjects are assessed through a variety of methods both practically and written. These include case studies, exams and essay writing.
Syllabus
Year 1
Study Skills
Research Methods
Personal & Professional Development
Communication Skills
Science for Complementary Therapists
Structure and functions of the Human Body
Therapeutic Massage
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Perspectives of Holistic living
Nutritional implications for Complementary Therapy
Year 2
Business Management
Philosophies of Oriental Medicine
Clinical placement
Processes of Disease
Advanced Therapeutic Massage
Clinical Reflexology
Clinical Aromatherapy
Professional Practice
Applied Clinical Nutrition -
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyUCAS tariff:
100 points, from a minimum of one 6-unit qualification. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff score.International Baccalaureate:
individual assessment.Access to HE diploma:
acceptable.GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access equivalent:
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing. -
Location
Location
Sussex Downs College (Lewes) -
Career opportunities
Graduates are equipped with a range of experiences, qualifications, and practical skills sought after by employers or required for successful self-employment. Complimentary therapists work in a variety of environments including hospitals, hospices, health centres, individual and group practices and in community services for people with additional needs.
Graduates have the option to progress their training by undertaking a further 12-15 months of study as part of a top-up honours degree programme.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
FdSc Complementary Healthcare - at SDC Lewes [S4FR001] UK/EU (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. Island Students (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. International (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. -
More details
This course is indirectly funded by the University of Brighton. This means that you will be taught at Sussex Downs College (Lewes campus) and have access to all the facllities and support the college offers.
You will also have access to student services and support offered by the University of Brighton, including: sports and learning facilities on all campuses; membership of student societies and sports teams; student advice services and financial support including income-related bursaries and university scholarships.