BSc Health and Social Care Practice (Offender Health)

Applicants will normally have a diploma or equivalent i.e. 120 credits at level 1(4) and 120 credits at level 2 (5). You must normally be employed in a criminal justice setting. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may still be able to study the Offender Health Course, but will not be awarded a degree.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For entry on to PhD programmes you will need a score of:

IELTS 7.0 or

TOEFL 650 or

IBT 115

Pearson PTE Academic 68

Module content includes:

Searching, interpreting and applying evidence to inform offender healthcare practice; Practice development; reflective analysis; portfolio development.

Assessment Details:

1. 10 specialist practice outcomes* whilst continuing to work in your normal practice setting (Pass/Refer) *you will require a practice mentor to assess your practice.

2. A reflective portfolio of evidence (100%) which supports your competency in offender health.

Co-ordinating Care in the Specialist Setting (6HW013)

(September to January - Semester 1)

You will focus on individualised care planning: assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of acute and long term health issues.

Module content includes:

Pathophysiology; investigation, assessment and diagnosis; management of long term conditions; equality and diversity, legal and ethical issues and working as a team within a secure environment.

Assessment Details:

A case study (100%) detailing a coordinated approach to an offender health issue for an individual (and his/her family).

Enhancing Care in the Specialist Setting (6HW014)

(January to May - Semester 2)

You will focus on an evidence based approach to health care including therapeutic interventions, current guidelines and evidence, management of acute and long term conditions and service improvement opportunities in the criminal justice setting.

Module content includes:

Risk assessment, therapeutic interventions, management and monitoring of acute and long term conditions, service improvement initiatives.

Assessment Details:

1. A written report on an aspect of practice (50%)

2. An oral assessment of your ability to articulate your learning and apply to practice (50%)