Courses

The School of Health and Social Care is the largest provider of CPPD for the health workforce in the South East of the UK. The portfolio offers training for bands 1-7 healthcare professionals. Most programmes are clinically focused and work based.

This short professional course is for physiotherapists, podiatrists and therapeutic radiographers who have already completed the Non-Medical Prescribing course and who wish to become an independent prescriber.

This entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies. Successful completion will guarantee you a place on one of our BSc pre-registration health and social care courses:

MA Leading Social Change is a part-time 2 year course equipping students to lead complex social change in an age of increasing complexity and disruption.

A Health and Social Care professional doctorate designed for professionals intending to pursue careers as Advanced Practitioners. The course will develop advanced research skills and apply this to professional practice.

This programme draws on the experience of people who are securing change in communities through collaborative methods and relationships. It is aimed at leaders from both community and citizen leadership backgrounds, as well as professionals.

Degree course in BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers. The first step to becoming a registered Diagnostic Radiographer.

Degree course in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy; the first step to becoming a registered occupational therapist, Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice; the first step to becoming a registered Operating Department Practitioner. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP).

Operating Department Practitioners are vital members of the multidisciplinary team working within theatre departments. They ensure safe, effective, and holistic care throughout the patient’s perioperative journey. ODPs can also be found working in other areas of the hospital such as A+E, critical care areas, endoscopy units, and imaging departments. The profession is regulated by the Health and Care Professions council (HCPC), and upon qualification apprentices can apply to the HCPC for registration to practice under the protected title of ‘Operating Department Practitioner’. The integrated apprentice degree at LSBU allows apprentices to work alongside other ODP students undertaking the standard degree pathway.

Develop the skills and knowledge to become a physiotherapist within a rapidly-changing healthcare environment.

This BSc (Hons) course leads to professional registration as a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator.

Degree course in BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography; the first step to becoming a therapeutic radiographer. Approved by the Health and Care Professions (HCPC). Accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers (SOR).

Undergraduate diploma in Higher Education in Diagnostic Imaging for diagnostic imaging assistant practitioners looking to progress within their careers. Able to apply for the BSc Diagnostic Radiography course upon successful completion.

Undergraduate Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) in Radiotherapy Practice aimed at assistant practitioners in the therapeutic radiography department. Able to progress onto BSc Therapeutic Radiography after successful completion.

The Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship aims to prepare staff to undertake the role of Assistant Practitioner within the healthcare sector. The degree you study is Foundation Degree (FdSc) Health.

Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. This is a four-year integrated Masters.

Develop the skills and knowledge to become a physiotherapist within a rapidly-changing healthcare environment.

This Integrated Masters course leads to professional registration as a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator.

This style of course is ideal for developing as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. You will have the benefits of highly relevant education which will immediately impact on the care that you provide within your work place.

This style of course is ideal for developing as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. You will have the benefits of highly relevant education which will immediately impact on the care that you provide within your work place.

Develop the skills and knowledge to become a physiotherapist within a rapidly-changing healthcare environment.

PgCert Breast Imaging course for Radiographers seeking knowledge and skills in breast screening, mammography, breast ultrasound and ultrasound guided biopsy procedures.

Combine modules from clinical areas, such as: image interpretation, reporting, or breast imaging, to build a postgraduate portfolio culminating in a research dissertation to complete the Masters.

PgCert/PgDip/MSc Radiographic Reporting course, for Radiographers looking to up-skill in image evaluation and reporting of the skeletal system.

Designed to meet the continuous professional development requirements of health care professionals and provide a flexible, distance learning pathway for therapeutic radiographers.

Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy will extend your knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of Occupational Therapy to further develop your occupation-centred and evidence-informed practice.

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip), postgraduate pre-registration course in Occupational Therapy; the first step to becoming a registered occupational therapist. Approved by the HCPC and accredited by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT).

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and Masters, pre-registration course in Therapeutic Radiography; the first step to becoming a therapeutic radiographer. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.

PgDip/MSc Advanced Clinical Practice course for registered professionals looking to develop their professional practice skills.

A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Offered full-time and part-time.

A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Offered full-time and part-time.