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Complementary Healthcare
FdSc

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 2 years

    UCAS code B340

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    UCAS 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.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    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.

  • 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

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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.

  • Location

    Location Help Sussex Downs College (Lewes)

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  • 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.

    Visit the careers service website.

  • More...

    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.

Application process
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Find out more

01273 402376
Email janine.farr-bailey@sussexdowns.ac.uk

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