SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectus 2014 15 Programmes in: Health and social care Health and wellbeing Paramedic science Psychology and counselling Public health Social work Speech and language therapy www.gre.ac.uk/health 2
Welcome to the School of Health & Social Care I am delighted that you are considering coming to the University of Greenwich. In the school, we have students studying a variety of subjects, including social work, social care, paramedic science, public health, health, psychology, and speech and language therapy. This prospectus has been designed for students considering whether to undertake these programmes. I hope you find it informative in helping you to make your choice. You will find that your programme is a demanding one, but our staff are here to support you, and when you complete you will find there are many opportunities in your chosen career. Open Events Why not attend one of our Open Events for information about programmes, tours of the campus and advice on your application? Find out more about: Undergraduate Health and Wellbeing, Health and Social Care, Paramedic Science, Psychology, Psychology with Counselling, Public Health, Social Work Graduate entry Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Psychology, Research (Psychology), Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy BSc Hons and PGDip Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health) BSc Hons Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc Hons Midwifery. Each event runs from 4 to 8pm on the following Wednesdays: TIMETABLE 9 October 2013 6 November 2013 5 March 2014 Dr Linda Burke Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Health) 11 June 2014 9 July 2014 8 October 2014 5 November 2014 4 March 2015 For further copies of this prospectus, telephone: Enquiry Unit: 020 8331 9000 Main image above: Mary Seacole Building, the main base for the School of Health & Social Care on the Avery Hill Campus. Each event runs across the school s two campuses. Venues are Southwood Site on the Avery Hill Campus, and Nelson Building on the Medway Campus. Partners and parents are welcome. Please visit www.gre.ac.uk/opendays for a full list of Open Days. The school is always represented at these events. 2
Contents Who we are and what we do 4 The University of Greenwich 4 The School of Health & Social Care 4 Avery Hill Campus 4 Medway Campus 4 Student services 4 Equal opportunities 5 Disabled students 5 Why should you apply for one of our programmes? 5 Accommodation 5 What you need to know 6 Making your application 6 Financial arrangements 7 Key terms 9 How to find us 10 Programmes 11 Health and social care BA Hons Health and Social Care (Top-up) 12 Health and wellbeing BSc Hons Health and Wellbeing 12 Paramedic science BSc Hons Paramedic Science (London) 14 BSc Hons Paramedic Science (Medway) 14 Psychology BSc Hons Psychology 16 BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling 16 MSc Psychology (Conversion Degree) 17 MSc Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Psychology 18 MSc Research (Psychology) 19 Public health BSc Hons Public Health 20 Social work Why study social work at the University 22 of Greenwich? BA Hons Social Work 23 MA Social Work 24 Speech and language therapy PGDip Speech and Language Therapy 26 3
Who we are and what we do The University of Greenwich The University of Greenwich is home to a thriving community of nearly 29,000 students of all ages. Students from over 140 countries choose to study at Greenwich, which is also a popular option for people from our local communities in south-east London and Kent. The university has three campuses. Our two London campuses are Avery Hill and Greenwich, both in the Royal Borough; our Medway Campus is in Chatham Maritime, Kent. The School of Health & Social Care is based at Avery Hill and also offers programmes at Medway. For further information on the University of Greenwich, visit www.greenwich.ac.uk. The School of Health & Social Care Established in 1990 and part of the University of Greenwich since 1993, the School of Health & Social Care is now one of the largest in the university. The school runs programmes in health, public health, social care, social work, paramedic science, psychology and counselling. We also provide education for 1,000 preregistration nursing and midwifery students and offer many opportunities for study to registered nurses or midwives. At Medway, the school offers programmes in adult nursing, paramedic science and speech and language therapy. Open Events are held on both campuses, and we encourage prospective students and their families and friends to attend. For details, including dates, see the inside front cover of this prospectus. The school is also represented at all University of Greenwich Open Days. Visit www.gre.ac.uk/opendays for more information. Avery Hill Campus The school is based on Southwood Site of the Avery Hill Campus. Facilities include Mary Seacole Building, the school s main teaching base, and David Fussey Building, a centre for teaching and sports. A social and dining area, including a gymnasium, provides plenty of opportunities to relax. For further information on the Avery Hill Campus, visit www.gre.ac.uk/averyhill. Travel information is on page 9. Medway Campus Medway Campus has benefited from 50 million in investment since 1996. This has brought extensive new laboratories and research facilities as well as a magnificent learning resource centre, the Drill Hall Library. Social facilities include a bistrostyle café and pub. For further information on the Medway Campus, visit www.gre.ac.uk/medway. Travel information is on page 9. Student services The university s Office of Student Affairs provides advice, support and information, helping you enjoy being a University of Greenwich student, both on campus and in the community. Services include: Careers advice Counselling support Finance Disability and dyslexia JobShop Mentoring Skills for study Support for international students For further information, please see www.gre.ac.uk/support. 4 TO APPLY: PAGE 6
Who we are and what we do Equal opportunities The University of Greenwich is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants, students and staff, and all students and staff are required to comply with the university s equal opportunities policy. The policy can be found online at www.gre.ac.uk/policy/equal-opportunities-statement. Disabled students The university welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is committed to enabling enrolled disabled students to succeed. Central to our philosophy is the understanding that people with disabilities have individual needs and issues. Disability advisers are available to help at any stage in your application process and at any point in your studies. We offer support through one-to-one advice sessions and specialist workshops covering, for example, job applications and revision strategies for dyslexic students. We will liaise with staff in your academic department to ensure that they are aware of your individual needs. The university has a Disability Policy Statement which sets out our commitment to disabled students and provides information about access on campus. Telephone the Disability & Dyslexia Centre for information on 020 8331 7875 or e-mail d-centre@gre.ac.uk. Why should you apply for one of our programmes? Cutting-edge content What you study will be up to date and relevant to the workplace. Each year, we review and, where necessary, revise our programmes to ensure they meet the needs of our students. A flexible approach Our students are busy professionals often juggling the commitments of work and home, so we offer part-time options where possible and try to schedule our courses sympathetically. Experience We have over 20 years experience as a trusted provider of health and social care training and education in the south-east of England. Our teaching staff have both practical know-how and academic expertise. Innovation We are at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of health and social care. Developments such as our virtual environment in Second Life, which enables students to practise what they have learned online, demonstrate how this innovation feeds back into our teaching. Accommodation Over 1,200 students live on the Avery Hill Campus. Accommodation comprises shared flats and maisonettes for between four and nine people. Each flat has a well-equipped lounge/dining room/kitchen. Some have balconies and each has an entry phone. Study bedrooms come equipped with a telephone and network connection for Internet access. Some rooms have en-suite shower/toilet facilities. Parking is available on site for a fee. Halls have facilities for disabled students. E-mail: ah.accommodation@gre.ac.uk Tel/Fax: 020 8331 9671 Accommodation on the Medway Campus includes Wolfe and Merlin Houses, halls of residence offering 206 single study bedrooms with en-suite toilet/shower facilities in shared, selfcatering flats. Three further halls, Adelaide, Forte and Sunne Houses, offer 144 single study bedrooms with en-suite toilet/ shower facilities in self-catering flats shared by six residents. Rooms are wired to the university network for Internet and e-mail services and offer an Internet TV service. Parking is available on site for a fee, and the halls have facilities for disabled students. E-mail: me.accommodation@gre.ac.uk Tel/Fax: 020 8331 9063 For more information on accommodation, log on to www.gre.ac.uk/accommodation. TO APPLY: PAGE 6 5
What you need to know Making your application If you wish to study one of our full-time undergraduate programmes, you must apply online to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Our UCAS institution code is GREEN G70. For further information, visit www.ucas.com or contact UCAS, PO Box 28, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3SA. To begin your programme in September 2014, you must submit your application by mid-january 2014. You can apply for a postgraduate or part-time programme by logging on to www.gre.ac.uk/apply and completing the online application form. For entry requirements, please see the individual entry for your programme. Direct entry At certain points during the year outside normal application periods, the university accepts direct applicants. For details, contact the Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000. English entry requirements Some of our programmes are open to international students, who are required to demonstrate their competency in English. If you were educated in a language other than English and/ or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or an equivalent rating in another Secure English Language Test. Disclosure and Barring Service: information for candidates New regulations have been introduced in relation to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). The new filtering rules for criminal record check certificates mean that certain offences need not be disclosed by applicants. Convictions An adult conviction (for those 18 or over at the time of the offence) will be removed from a DBS certificate if: 11 years has elapsed since the date of the conviction AND it is the person s only offence AND it did not result in a custodial sentence AND it does not appear on the DBS list of offences that will never be filtered. If a person has more than one offence, details of all his or her convictions will always be included. The same rules apply for those under the age of 18 at the time of the offence, except that the elapsed time period is five and a half years. Cautions An adult caution will be removed from a DBS certificate after six years has elapsed since the date of the caution if 6 PROGRAMMES: PAGE 11
What you need to know it does not appear on the DBS list of offences in relation to safeguarding. The same rules apply for those under the age of 18 at the time of the caution, except that the elapsed time period is two years. Responsibility to disclose If you attend a selection interview you will be asked: Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance? Please be aware that it is your responsibility to disclose in accordance with these regulations. Failure to disclose will lead to the withdrawal of an offer of a place to study, or removal from the programme. For more information, including details of fees, please visit www.gov.uk/dbs. The list of offences that will never be filtered is available from www.gov.uk/government/publications. Enter the keywords DBS list of offences in the Contains search field and click on the link to download the list. Payment of fees Students offered a place on the BSc Hons Paramedic Science (Medway) programme or the PGDip Speech and Language Therapy programme will have their DBS application paid by NHS South of England. The 12 handling charge is payable by the student. Applicants offered places on another programme requiring these statutory checks, i.e. BSc Hons Paramedic Science (London) or BA Hons or MA Social Work, will be required to pay the full costs of the DBS check, as well as the fee for the occupational health assessment. Financial arrangements How to apply for financial support You can apply online for general student finance support at www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance. Student loans The online application form will allow you to apply for a: Fee loan for tuition fees Student loan for living expenses. If you are eligible for support, you are entitled to 75% of the full student loan, regardless of your parents or your partner s income. The final 25% is means tested. The form also has sections where you can indicate whether you wish to apply for any of the following: Maintenance Grant Childcare Grant. Disabled Students Allowances Adult Dependants Grant Parents Learning Allowance To find out more about these grants and allowances, visit www.gre.ac.uk/finance/ug. Extra help Other sources of funding include: Access to Learning Fund Charities and trusts Part-time employment, e.g. the university s JobShop. Social work bursaries New national rules governing social work bursaries were published by the Department of Health in May 2013. These affect both the university s BA and MA social work programmes. BA Hons Social Work Bursaries for BA Hons Social Work will not be available for Year 1 of the programme. Bursaries in Years 2 and 3 will only be awarded to students who are shortlisted at the end of Year 1 and are deemed eligible for receipt of a bursary by the NHS Business Services Authority. Please note that there are restrictions on the number of bursaries available for this programme (see Availability of bursaries on the following page). Dependent on certain eligibility criteria, undergraduate students may qualify for student support from Student Finance England. Financial information for students starting higher education is available at www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk. PROGRAMMES: PAGE 11 7
What you need to know MA Social Work Bursaries for MA Social Work will normally be available for both years of the two-year programme. Bursaries will only be awarded to applicants who are shortlisted by the university and are deemed eligible for receipt of a bursary by the NHS Business Services Authority. Please note that there are restrictions on the number of bursaries available for this programme (see Availability of bursaries following). Availability of bursaries Following the new rules governing social work bursaries, the number of bursaries for both the BA and MA programmes has been capped. It is likely that some applicants/students will not be shortlisted or receive a bursary. Please note that students taking either the BA or MA part-time employment-based route are not eligible for bursary funding. The university provides shortlists for both programmes to the NHS Business Services Authority, but the authority determines the final eligibility for social work bursaries. For further information, please visit the authority s website (address below), which includes a link for prospective students with further details of the new system. Contact details Contact details for the NHS Business Services Authority are as follows: Social Work Bursaries, Bridge House, 152 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6SN Tel: 0845 610 1122 Fax: 0191 203 5507 E-mail: swb@ppa.nhs.uk Web: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/swb Equivalent or lower-level qualification An equivalent or lower-level qualification (ELQ) is a qualification that is at the same level of study or below as one that the student already holds. For instance, if a student applied for BA Social Work already holding another BA or an MA, the new BA would be an ELQ. Regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying an ELQ can affect the level of fee they are required to pay. This applies even if a qualification was studied overseas. ELQ students planning to study an undergraduate programme are unlikely to be eligible for a tuition fee loan. If this is the case, you should consider carefully how you will fund your fees over the three years of study. For further information on student finance, please consult the Student Finance England website (address overleaf). The university also has regularly updated information for current students on its webpages. Speech and language therapy fees and bursary There are no tuition fees to pay for eligible students. All new eligible students will receive a 1,000 grant. They will also be eligible for a means-tested bursary. However, students are advised to check the eligibility criteria on the NHS student grants website (address in following section), as UK residency rules apply. 8 PROGRAMMES: PAGE 11
What you need to know Contact for NHS-funded programmes All matters relating to NHS-funded programmes and financial support are dealt with by: The NHS Student Grants Unit, Student Bursaries Unit, Ridgeway House, Middlebrook, Bolton BL6 6PQ Tel: 0845 358 6655 Fax: 01253 774490 E-mail: nhsbsa.sbaccount@nhs.net Web: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk Paramedic Science fee BSc Hons Paramedic Science (London) fee Students on this programme will pay the normal university tuition fee for 2014 15. BSc Hons Paramedic Science (Medway) fee and bursary Tuition fees will be paid by Health Education Kent, Sussex and Surrey, and eligible students will receive a bursary. Details of how to apply for this will be provided once students are selected. Students on this programme are entitled to apply for a Reduced Rate Maintenance Loan only from Student Finance England. Further advice Students needing general information about finance should consult the university s undergraduate prospectus or visit www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance. Key terms Programmes A programme is a collection of courses leading to a specific university academic award. The school provides programmes at a number of levels, including the following: Honours degrees (360 credits, of which 90 must be at each of Levels 4, 5 and 6) Master s degrees (180 credits, of which at least 150 must be at Level 7 and the remainder at Level 6). Courses Courses are what make up named programmes. Each course focuses on a particular topic and has a title describing its content. Core courses are compulsory; optional courses ( options ) may be chosen from a list of courses specific to the programme. Courses are taught for an equivalent of 22 to 28 hours per 15 credits. The number of hours depends on the course. Credits and levels Once you have successfully completed a course, you will be awarded credit points (10, 15, 20, 30, 45 or 60) at a specified level (Level 4, 5, 6 or 7). Levels indicate the academic attainment required for the course; Level 7, for example, indicates study at Master s level. Top-up programmes A top-up programme enables you to top-up your existing qualifications to a higher-level qualification. For instance, if you have a foundation degree, you may be able to top it up by entering an honours degree in its third year. You may be accepted on to a top-up programme with qualifications gained at other institutions. Accreditation of Prior Learning Accreditation is the umbrella term for the formal recognition of previous learning by a particular institution. This learning may have been formally assessed (learning validated or accredited by another education institution) or may be derived from experience (it must be possible to demonstrate that this experience is equivalent to part of a programme of study). PROGRAMMES: PAGE 11 9
What you need to know How to find us Please find general information below. For more detailed guides on getting to the campuses, travel tips, timetables and parking, visit www.gre.ac.uk/ travel. FRINDSBURY HILL BERWICK WAY pedestrian route TO M2 JCT 4 Avery Hill Campus By road: at Junction 2 of the M25 take the A2 towards London or, if coming from London, take the A2 towards Dover. Exit the A2 at the Danson Interchange for Sidcup, Welling and Bexleyheath (A221). Drive through Blackfen on the A210 to the junction with Avery Hill Road, and at the traffic lights with the petrol station opposite, take the left filter lane into Avery Hill Road (B2214). WATERFRONT WAY THE BROOK Chatham bus station BEST ST For Southwood Site, continue forward along Avery Hill Road. For Mansion Site, turn on to Reinickendorf Avenue and continue to the end. Parking is off to the right. A230 Parking charges apply Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Tickets are available from machines or by phone. There is also a fee for student resident parking. By train: regular trains run to Eltham, Falconwood and New Eltham from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. Mansion Site s nearest station is Falconwood, a 15-minute walk along Riefield Road. New Eltham, the nearest station to Southwood Site, is 20 minutes walk away. By bus: see www.tfl.gov.uk/buses for the latest information. Medway Campus By road: from London/the M25 take the A2 towards Dover. Just before the A2 becomes the M2 move into the left-hand lane to join the A289 to Gillingham. Follow signs to Gillingham. As you leave the Medway Tunnel, branch left and at the roundabout take the last exit marked universities. Then follow signs to the campus. From east Kent take the A2/M2 towards London. Exit at Junction 4 and take the A278 towards Gillingham (or follow anchor signs). Follow signs to Chatham Maritime/Medway Tunnel. Then follow signs to the campus. To park on campus, students must have a parking permit, and parking charges apply. There is also a fee for student resident parking. By train: there are frequent services to Chatham and Gillingham from Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Victoria stations. There are also services from Ramsgate and Dover. By bus: there are a number of bus companies operating services in Medway. You can find links to these and timetables by visiting www.medway.gov.uk/transportandstreets/publictransport. aspx and clicking on the bus link. Getting around the campuses To help students find classrooms and academic staff offices, all room numbers are prefixed. Prefixes are listed right. Please get to know these, particularly if you are based at Avery Hill, where it is possible to turn up at the wrong site and be faced with a last-minute dash across the park! The university switchboard, on 020 8331 8000, can put you through to either site. 10 Avery Hill Campus Southwood Site G Grey Building classrooms and academic staff offices B Bronte Building classrooms and academic staff offices MS Mary Seacole Building classrooms and academic staff offices D David Fussey Building classrooms, skills laboratories and a sports hall. Mansion Site T Tower Building classrooms on the second, third and fourth floors M Mansion Main Building classrooms R Bird Sanctuary Building (between Mansion Main Building and Tower Building) classrooms H Honeycombe Building classrooms. Medway Campus N Nelson Building skills laboratories, classrooms and academic staff offices. PROGRAMMES: PAGE 11
Health and social care BA Hons Health and Social Care (Top-up) 12 Health and wellbeing BSc Hons Health and Wellbeing 12 Paramedic science BSc Hons Paramedic Science (London) 14 BSc Hons Paramedic Science (Medway) 14 Psychology BSc Hons Psychology 16 BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling 16 MSc Psychology (Conversion Degree) 17 MSc Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Psychology 18 MSc Research (Psychology) 19 Public health BSc Hons Public Health 20 Social work Why study social work at the University of Greenwich? 22 BA Hons Social Work 23 MA Social Work 24 Speech and language therapy PGDip Speech and Language Therapy 26 KEY MTHS months F/T full-time YRS years P/T part-time When applying through UCAS, use the institution code GREEN G70. 11
Entry requirements You should have: 240 academic credits OF WHICH 90 must be at Level 5 FROM EITHER a foundation degree in health, social care or a related subject OR HND Care OR DipHE in nursing or midwifery OR DipHE in youth and community work. You must be able to undertake 180 hours of work experience during the period of study. Note: this degree does NOT enable you to qualify as a professional social worker. If you wish to do so, you should apply for the BA Hons Social Work offered at this university. Programme content Health and social care BA Hons Health and Social Care (Top-up) ATTENDANCE 1 YR F/T, 2 YRS P/T UCAS CODE L501 A BA/SCSWS1 Overview This programme is designed for professionals from a social care, housing, health or nursing background who already have a qualification at diploma level and who wish to obtain a degree. All students start the programme at Level 6 (equivalent to the third year of a degree). The programme provides 120 academic credits. The programme would be particularly useful if you require a degree for career progression, especially if you are working or planning to work in community settings. The aim of the programme is for students to integrate theory and practice in their studies. The approach to study is based on sharing inter-professional learning. The programme comprises both core and option courses. Options are open to all students, regardless of practice background. Some involve assessed practice; others are purely academic. Courses (all courses at Level 6) Credit Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care 30 Project (7,000-word critical review of research on a chosen relevant topic) 30 Domestic Abuse 15 Managing Social Enterprises in Health and Social Care 15 30 credits of options from the following (some combinations are not available): Academic Preparation 15 Keeping Children Safe From Harm 15 Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care 15 Research Methods in Health and Social Care 15 Health and wellbeing BSc Hons Health and Wellbeing ATTENDANCE 3 YRS F/T, 6 YRS P/T UCAS CODE B901 A BSc/HW Overview This innovative programme will provide you with insight into the wider context of health and wellbeing, a subject which is now firmly on the health agenda. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the range of skills and competencies associated with the scientific study of this subject. They will also be able to critically analyse the importance of the biological, psychological, social, economic and cultural context surrounding individual and community health and wellbeing. The implications of local, national and international policies for the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups are examined, and strategies to promote individual, organisational 12 TO APPLY: PAGE 6
and community health and wellbeing are considered. You will appraise and employ research and demonstrate your potential to contribute to the evidence base underpinning the study of health and wellbeing and acquire the skills to demonstrate graduate attributes for employment, while developing knowledge and insight about how to tackle these issues. Employers want experience and as an undergraduate on this programme you will undertake a work placement in your final year. Entry requirements You should have: 280 UCAS points FROM EITHER a minimum of two A-levels/AVCEs OR a BTEC National Diploma or Certificate. PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English language, mathematics or a science subject) or equivalent qualifications. OR an approved Access to Higher Education Diploma (with English language and mathematics at Level 2 or 3). Mature students with alternative qualifications are considered on an individual basis. Programme content Year 1 (Level 4) Credits Introduction to the Concepts and Theories of Health 15 Academic Skills for Health and Social Care 15 Introduction to Health and Social Policy 15 Introduction to Statistics 15 Improving Individual Health and Wellbeing 30 Physiology of Health and Wellbeing 15 Introduction to Community Wellbeing 15 Year 2 (Level 5) Life, Health and Wellbeing: Bio-Psycho-Social Perspectives 30 OR Psychological Aspects of Health Introduction to the Research Process 15 Introduction to Epidemiology 15 Healthy Nutrition 15 Analysis of Health Needs 15 Introduction to Health Promotion 15 Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion 15 Academic Preparation (for direct entry at Level 5 only)* 15 Year 3 (Level 6) Project (Dissertation) 30 The Influences of Mind-Body Medicine on Health 15 Partnership Approaches to Health and Wellbeing 15 Environment, Housing and Wellbeing 15 45 credits of options from the following (some combinations are not available): Understanding Management in Health and Social Care 15 Health and Social Care Ethics 15 Health Policy and Organisation 15 Academic Preparation (direct entry students at Level 6 only)* 15 European Health and Social Care 15 Contemporary Issues in Health and Wellbeing 15 Employment-Based Learning 15 Health Promotion (if not undertaken at Level 5) 15 Brain, Behaviour and Health 15 *Applicants with suitable qualifications can enter this programme after Year 1. STUDENT PROFILE Sandra Egbobawaye Subject: Health and Wellbeing I am very happy and proud that I decided to study BSc Hons Health and Wellbeing at the University of Greenwich. My first year of study has proven that this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have always been interested in learning new things. Through studying health and wellbeing, I have acquired new knowledge that has improved me and helped me develop a different perspective on health, lifestyle, the community and society as a whole. TO APPLY: PAGE 6 13
Paramedic science BSc Hons Paramedic Science (London) BSc Hons Paramedic Science (Medway) ATTENDANCE 3 YRS F/T UCAS CODE B781 A BSc/PaSc (London); B781 M BSc/PaSc (Medway) Overview You should apply for BSc Hons Paramedic Science if you are interested in caring for people across the life spectrum in a pre-hospital environment. Paramedics are key members of the 21st-century NHS, with a dynamic and challenging role requiring diverse skills and expertise. These programmes offer a university-based education with a work-based focus. The Medway-based programme has been developed in partnership with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; the London-based programme has been developed in partnership with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. During Year 1, you will explore your learning style and develop study skills. The importance of communication is examined, and you will work on how to communicate and work within a team. Theoretical work focuses on clinical sciences, including pathophysiology and pharmacology. You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to practise in the trust, explore the concept of professionalism and the requirements of a paramedic, and undertake work-based learning within the NHS. You will maintain a professional portfolio during all three years and record experiences in a structured way. Theoretical studies continue for week-long periods during Year 2. Subjects include social and health policy, sociology and psychology, ethics and law, leadership and paramedicpractice-based learning. The theoretical study supports and informs your practice-based learning, which includes supervised clinical experience with a paramedic practice educator. Theoretical study continues for week-long periods throughout Year 3. Subjects during this year include complex clinical sciences, advanced patient assessment and transition to practice. You must also complete a healthcare practice project. Theoretical study continues to support and inform your work-based learning during the periods of supervised clinical experience. On completion of your degree, you will be eligible to apply for professional registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council. Once registered, there are various roles that paramedics fulfil in the acute and primary care sectors. Entry requirements Applicants should have: 300 UCAS points FROM EITHER three A-levels OR a BTEC National Diploma (DMM). PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent qualifications. OR, as an alternative to the above entry requirements, an approved Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits, 45 of which must be at Level 3 and the rest at Level 2 or 3, including English language and mathematics at Level 2. (A minimum of 30 of the Level 3 credits must be at Merit or Distinction level.) Please refer to page 6 for details of English language requirements. You must attend an interview and numeracy and literacy tests. You will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (see page 6) and occupational health assessment. Following a successful interview, applicants to the Medwaybased programme will be required to pass a physical fitness assessment by 1 September of the year of entry. When applying, you must provide evidence that you possess a full UK driving licence for a manual vehicle. You must have no history of a serious driving offence (e.g. driving without insurance or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs) and no more than three points on your licence. You will be required to obtain Category C1 on your driving licence by 1 September of the year of entry. 14 TO APPLY: PAGE 6
You must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 20 days experience in health and social care in activities relevant to paramedic practice. This must be in a paid or voluntary capacity and in addition to any placement experience you have obtained during a programme of study such as an access course. Programme content Courses below are for both the London and Medway programmes. Year 1 (Level 4) Credits Academic Skills for Health and Social Care 15 Foundations for Effective Practice 30 Introduction to Clinical Sciences 15 Clinical Sciences 30 Paramedic Skills for Effective Practice 30 Year 2 (Level 5) Paramedic Practice-Based Learning 1 30 Ethics and Law for Paramedic Practice 15 Psycho-Social Aspects of Paramedic Practice 15 Leadership in Practice 30 Relating Clinical Sciences to Patient Assessment 30 Year 3 (Level 6) Paramedic Practice-Based Learning 2 30 Complex Clinical Sciences 15 Advanced Patient Assessment 30 Project for Healthcare Practice 30 Transition to Paramedic Practice 15 STUDENT PROFILE Gareth Harper Subject: Paramedic Science (London) After working three years in the leisure industry, it was hard to give up my job. However, this programme is the best choice I ve ever made. I had hoped to start my training for the ambulance service with this BSc as I knew it was one of the most respected programmes of its type in the country. I also found the lecturers had real drive and passion for the programme and, most importantly, for supporting its students. The lecturers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and all have relevant hands-on experience, which is great as it means the teaching is practical. We also have guest lecturers who give us specific expertise. This provides the wide range of teaching needed for paramedic practice. The course is highly challenging and allows you to develop a wide range of skills. Attending university lectures, presenting and practical sessions are some of the ways in which we develop our understanding in subject areas. This degree provides graduate paramedics with many opportunities. For instance, students on this programme could further their careers by working overseas or training to become consultant paramedics. I would highly recommend the programme, and the University of Greenwich, to anyone who wants to become a paramedic. STUDENT PROFILE Laura Newman Subject: Paramedic Science (Medway) I am enjoying this programme very much. It is a fascinating subject with loads to learn. It really helps that the programme is well structured. There is a great combination of lectures, practical weeks and placement weeks. We always get the chance to learn and practise new skills and then use them in a supportive environment while on the road. The personal tutor group lecturers are very friendly, and you can always go to them for guidance and advice. As former or current paramedics, they really are expert in their subjects. We also have lecturers from outside the university who come in and discuss their specialist subjects. This is great, as they have real experience too. The university offers impressive facilities. The library is huge with massive amounts of material on paramedic practice. Everything you need for the programme is available. I feel really privileged to be on this programme, and I love every challenge that comes my way. TO APPLY: PAGE 6 15
STUDENT PROFILE Danielle Prentice Subject: Psychology I can tell that the time I ve spent studying at the University of Greenwich will become one of my fondest memories. As an American, when I applied for the conversion degree I was slightly uncertain whether I would adapt to the British educational system and fit in among my classmates. Yet within just a few short weeks of starting the programme I knew I had made the right choice. The psychology department has been very supportive, giving me a deeper understanding of psychology and an insight into British culture. I ve fostered professional relationships with most of the professors, which has helped me in my studies and given me the confidence to speak with them on a regular basis. Through regular seminars and teaching sessions, I have explored psychological theories and phenomena with my fellow classmates. This has given me the space to explore concepts, examine my understanding, and develop strong friendships. The past year has been hugely rewarding. It has enhanced my international perspective and made the path to a career in psychology that much clearer. STUDENT PROFILE Andreea Maigut Subject: Psychology with Counselling Studying at the University of Greenwich has been very rewarding and has helped me develop professionally and personally. The subjects are very interesting and challenging, while lectures and seminars are interactive, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and debate topics. Academic staff are always happy to help and give advice and value feedback from students. They are very passionate about their jobs and have a genuine interest in teaching. I have particularly enjoyed working as a research assistant. This has given me the chance to put into practice what I learned in my research methods course, and I have gained new skills and a valuable experience. The campus has great facilities, including a wonderful library. It also has lots of green spaces where you can enjoy the surroundings. I ve had the opportunity to meet different people from various backgrounds, and many of them are now my best friends. I would highly recommend the University of Greenwich to anyone wishing to study psychology or psychology with counselling. Psychology BSc Hons Psychology BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling ATTENDANCE 3 YRS F/T, maximum 6 YRS P/T UCAS CODE C800 A BSc/Psy (Psychology); C8B9 A BSc/PsyWC (Psychology with Counselling) Overview Psychology seeks to understand mind and behaviour through experimentation, observation, verbal interaction and measurement. This includes the study of perception, attention, memory and emotion in adults and children; sociopsychological processes that shape our relationships with each other and society; development of language, behaviour, personality and thought in children and adults; biological processes that underpin behaviour; and causes and treatment of mental health problems. Counselling covers the theory and skills involved in providing individuals who are distressed with professional help using talking therapies. A degree in psychology offers many career paths. Graduates are attractive to employers because of the high level of numeracy and literacy attained during the degree. Career options include business, commerce, counselling, research, human resource management and social services. The degree is a springboard for Master s programmes and doctorates. A student prize is awarded annually by the School s Department of Psychology & Counselling, as is an Undergraduate Award from the British Psychological Society (BPS). Both degrees are accredited by the BPS as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. Entry requirements You must have: 320 UCAS points INCLUDING a minimum of two A-levels OR a BTEC National Diploma or equivalent with an overall grade profile of DDM PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above, which must include English language and mathematics or English language and a science subject. (The school will normally accept Key Skills qualifications at either Level 2 or 3 in numeracy or communication instead of GCSEs in English and mathematics). OR, as an alternative to the above entry requirements, an approved Access to Higher Education course in social 16 TO APPLY: PAGE 6
sciences or social work (45 credits at Level 3 plus English and mathematics at Level 2 or 3). Programme content Year 1 (Level 4) Credits Introduction to Psychology 30 Research Methods in Psychology 1 30 Academic and Personal Development 30 Introduction to Applied Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology only) 30 OR Introduction to Counselling Year 2 (Level 5) Brain, Behaviour and Cognition 30 Research Methods in Psychology 2 30 Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology 30 (BSc Hons Psychology only) OR Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology for Counselling (BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling only) Developmental and Social Psychology 30 Year 3 (Level 6) Independent Psychology Research Project 45 Five 15-credit options (BSc Hons Psychology only) 75 OR Advanced Counselling Theory, Counselling Skills (30) AND three 15-credit psychology options (BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling only) (45) MSc Psychology (Conversion Degree) ATTENDANCE 1 YR F/T, 2 YRS P/T Overview This programme is for appropriately qualified individuals who wish to study the core areas of psychology. It may be of particular interest if you are a health and social care professional with some background in psychology at degree level. The programme will give you a strong grounding in research methods. This component focuses on how psychological research is conducted, analysed and reported through a series of guided learning exercises, culminating in an independent research project. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. You will receive tutorial support throughout the programme. Entry requirements You should have: EITHER a degree at 2.1 or above in a non-psychology specialism AND at least 60 credits (or equivalent) at honours level OR a degree at 2.1 or above from a psychology programme not accredited by the British Psychological Society. Prospective applicants lacking sufficient psychology credits should contact the university s Department of Psychology & Counselling for information about the possibility of acquiring up to 60 credits through part-time study. Please refer to page 6 for details of English language requirements. Programme content Courses (at Level 7 unless otherwise indicated) Credits Advanced Developmental Psychology 15 Brain, Behaviour and Cognition 30 Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology (Level 6) 30 Research Methods in Psychology 30 Social Psychology: Current Social Issues 15 Applied Psychology Project 60 TO APPLY: PAGE 6 17
MSc Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Psychology ATTENDANCE 1 YR F/T, 2 YRS P/T Overview This programme reflects the range of areas of expertise in teaching and research within the school s Department of Psychology & Counselling. The focus of the MSc is on current theory, research and practice in psychology. It is aimed at graduates who wish to develop their research skills and their understanding of current issues in psychology relating to children and young people. It provides an excellent springboard for doctoral research or for further professional development in psychology. The topics covered on the MSc address the application of psychological theory and research to contemporary issues. The MSc benefits from the range of skills of the experienced staff within the department. The programme also includes a work placement, where students will have the opportunity to spend time working within a setting related to children or adolescents, e.g. within a special school, research setting or NGO. Entry requirements You must have: An honours degree in psychology (normally at 2.1 or above). Programme content Courses (all courses at Level 7) Full-time Credits Term 1 Current Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychology 30 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 30 Terms 2 and 3 Child and Adolescent Psychology in Practice 30 Advanced Statistical Methods 30 Terms 1, 2 and 3 and summer Applied Psychology Project 60 Part-time Year 1 Term 1 Current Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychology 30 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 30 Terms 2 and 3 Advanced Statistical Methods 30 Year 2 Terms 2 and 3 Child and Adolescent Psychology in Practice 30 Terms 1, 2 and 3 and summer Applied Psychology Project 60 Please refer to page 6 for details of English language requirements. 18 TO APPLY: PAGE 6
MSc Research (Psychology) ATTENDANCE 1 YR F/T, 2 YRS P/T STUDENT PROFILE Natalie Goodward Subject: Research Methods in Psychology I have really enjoyed my time on the MSc Research Methods in Psychology (now MSc Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Psychology). It has given me the opportunity to set in stone, as well as expand on, the knowledge I gained through BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling. I ve also been able to continue learning while considering which field of psychology to specialise in. I have refined and enhanced the skills and knowledge that are common across all fields of psychology, such as research methods and critical analysis. I have enjoyed the increased interaction with members of academic staff. I ve worked more closely with them on my MSc than on my BSc, and, as part of one of the courses, they shared their research interests and publications. It has been really interesting, inspiring and informative to find out more about what it s like to be an academic researcher and university lecturer. There has been a greater opportunity to work independently and to establish oneself as a researcher. I have felt a great sense of ownership over my research and have really enjoyed putting into practice the knowledge that I have acquired over the past few years. The programme equips you to become a professional and to grow in confidence and boldness with regard to your own identity as a researcher. As part of your assessment, you will also be required to produce a research poster, which you will present at a student conference. This will enable you to develop additional skills in the dissemination of research. When appropriate, you will also be encouraged to apply to present your work at psychological conferences. We envisage that this part of the programme may generate co-authored conference presentations and peer-reviewed articles. Entry requirements You must have: An honours degree in psychology (normally a 2.1 or above). Please refer to page 6 for details of English language requirements. Programme content Courses (all courses at Level 7) Full-time Credits Term 1 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 30 Terms 2 and 3 Advanced Statistical Methods 30 Terms 1, 2 and 3 and summer Psychology Project 120 Part-time Year 1 Term 1 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 30 Terms 2 and 3 Advanced Statistical Methods 30 Year 2 Terms 1, 2 and 3 and summer Psychology Project 120 Overview This programme is aimed at graduates who would like to develop their research skills in psychology. It provides an excellent grounding for doctoral research in psychology. It also provides good training for working as a research assistant in psychology or for further professional training in psychology and related fields. Two courses, Advanced Research Methods in Psychology and Advanced Statistical Methods, will enable you to further develop your research skills. You will acquire a knowledge of advanced methods of analysis using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. The project is a key aspect of the MSc. It will enable you to draw on learning from the other courses within the programme, as well as your prior learning, so you can plan and carry out a substantial piece of original research in psychology. It aims to be of the quality of a publishable piece of research. TO APPLY: PAGE 6 19
Public health BSc Hons Public Health ATTENDANCE 3 YRS F/T, 6 YRS P/T UCAS CODE B902 A BSc/PH Overview This programme is for anyone excited by the explosion of community public health initiatives all over the UK. These are aimed at improving people s health through social change, reducing inequalities, changing public policies, transforming services, improving housing and introducing local regeneration schemes. The programme is multidisciplinary, reflecting central government policies in public health. It is one of only a handful of public health programmes offered to undergraduates in London and south-east England. The overriding principle of public health is to reduce inequalities. Anyone who has a strong sense of fairness will be interested in the core and optional subjects offered as part of this degree. The highlight for many students is Employment- Based Learning, a placement opportunity offered in the third year which enables students to spend time working with possible future employers. During the programme, you will get to know our supportive and knowledgeable team of lecturers, who will help you throughout your time at the university. They are experts in their field with considerable experience and a strong desire to help develop the new generation of public health practitioners and specialists. BSc Hons Public Health is one of the first undergraduate programmes to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need for employment in public health. A public health degree can lead to a considerable number of jobs. These include health promotion officer, community development worker, health education specialist, researcher, data analyst and project manager, as well as a range of posts in environmental health. As a public health graduate, you will be able to specialise in your chosen area, e.g. environment, policy development, public health or service management. Graduates can also focus on specific areas of health, e.g. children, nutrition, sexual health, drugs and alcohol misuse or oral health. Public health employers include the public, private and voluntary sectors, such as the NHS, councils, community organisations, commercial companies and charities. This degree provides a student-centred approach to learning. Teaching methods are diverse and include lectures, seminars, student presentations, group work and practical demonstrations, all of which are supported through the use of IT. Assessment methods also vary, helping you to develop the wide range of skills that employers are looking for. They include presentations, reports, posters, portfolios and projects, as well as more traditional essays and examinations. 20 TO APPLY: PAGE 6