Healthcare Practice (Full-time) (DipHE)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
DipHE in Health & Social Care. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is mapped to professional competencies, and teaching staff are practising practitioners with industry links. Modules cover the Welsh healthcare context alongside anatomy, physiology, and health and wellbeing.
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Entry requirements
These programmes are for applicants who hold either a level 2 or 3 qualification. However, each applicant is considered individually on merit, meaning that we can take your life and work experience or current job role into account. It is our intention that every single applicant receives an offer, and therefore, a route into healthcare. We recommend making clear in your personal statement: Any industry related work or employment experience Any family-based care or support experience The type of healthcare role you aspire to. Enhanced Child & Adult DBS required.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 1,425 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 7%
- Gained a higher qualification: 50%
- Left higher education: 42%
What graduates do next
Based on about 90 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 41%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 42%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 59%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 76%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 94%
Who gets in
Based on about 1,655 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 93%
Modules
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Living well: A life-course Approach to Health and Wellbeing
- Personal, Academic and Professional Development
- Practising Healthcare in Wales: Language and Culture
- Professional Practice: A Person-centred Approach
- Understanding Health and Social Care
- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
- Management and Leadership in the Healthcare Setting
- Practising Healthcare in Wales: People and Policy
- Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
- Promoting Health and Well-being
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Healthcare Practice (Full-time) (DipHE) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £18,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £12,500 and £27,500. The £18,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of Healthcare Practice (Full-time) (DipHE) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
67% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Healthcare Practice (Full-time) (DipHE) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Healthcare Practice (Full-time) (DipHE) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Healthcare Practice (Full-time) (DipHE) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
7% of students continued into their second year, and 42% left higher education.