Online Health Degree :: Accredited Universities

Promotes an evaluative culture in your workplace to complement professional and organisational goals

Helps you utilise an evidence-based approach to all dimensions of your practice

Develops your leadership capability, critical and creative thinking and self-awareness.

This course has been developed in collaboration with in-service professionals along the key themes of education for:

- Personal strategies for practice development
- Creative decision-making and risk-taking
- Developing presence, influence and political know-how
- Evidence-based practice and research

The taught component is two years part-time and is concerned with critical self-assessment and the identification and development of strategies for use in the practice area. The research component is three years part-time, building on the taught component to develop evidence-based practice and introduce innovative strategies in all areas of professional practice.

Entry Requirements

A good bachelors degree, normally 2.1 or above, and/or masters degree, with appropriate practice experience.Quality research proposal that fits the aims of the School research programme.

Along with the application, prospective candidates are required to show relevant qualifications and a research proposal that identifies their area of research interest, and the contribution to new knowledge their research would make.

The close date for applications is early September, but there is latitude for late entries (sometimes due to late funding being granted).

If you require further information about the different course components please feel free to contact Elaine Ball - e.ball1@salford.ac.uk.

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
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We aim to widen access for senior health and social care professionals who may not have the above entry requirements, and therefore welcome applications from students with alternative qualifications and/or significant relevant experience, subject to approval through a process of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English Language Requirements
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International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Suitable For
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Health and social care professionals working at senior levels who have responsibility for the development of evidence-based professional practice.

Typically you will study part-time, while engaged in full-time employment at senior levels of practice. As such you are more than likely to be engaged in challenging roles, often studying against a backdrop of organisational change and uncertainty.

Other Fees

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The MA Health and Wellbeing is designed to meet the career development needs of health and social care professionals in the UK.

The course will increase your awareness of the social, technological, economic, political and environmental changes taking place within health and social care, whether in the public, private or voluntary sectors, enabling you to take your career to the next stage.

Special features
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The course is delivered online which means you can fit your studies around your work and personal committments wherever you are in the world

The course content contributes to the development of the six core dimensions in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF): communication; personal and people development; health, safety and security; quality; and equality and diversity

Your will also have the opportunity to study modules in more specialised areas, such as child and adolescent mental health, diabetes and infomatics

Entry Requirements

2:1 honours degree, or equivalent OR

Postgraduate diploma award or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree

Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree or below, an ordinary degree or DipHE in a relevant subject, plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Accreditation of
Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) may also be claimed.

All students should be in employment and/or engaged in voluntary activities

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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Promote healthy lifestyles with your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness from Ashford University. In this program, you will explore personal fitness and health evaluation.

There is an increasing need for health professionals due to health care reform and an aging and multicultural population. The Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness explores the dimensions of health and wellness and their relationship to health status and disease and injury prevention. Through a holistic perspective, you study the implications of positive and negative health practices impacting physical, social, occupational, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental health. You will examine major health risks and diseases affecting contemporary society, and explore the principal ways to promote health and wellness through lifestyle and behavioral change throughout the lifespan.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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Excelsior College has been a leading innovator in health care education since the 1970s. And we're staying at the leading edge with new programs such as the online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Health and Wellness emphasis).

Designed for working adults who need to balance school with jobs, families, and other commitments, Excelsior's health sciences degree can lead to opportunities in a dynamic sector of the health care industry. You'll take convenient online health and wellness classes on your own schedule, while benefiting from student-friendly policies that save time and money.

At Excelsior:

- You can earn credit for professional certificates and licenses, leaving you with fewer academic requirements to satisfy—and a shorter path to a bachelor's degree in health science. (You may be awarded up to 32 credits for your license.)

- Budget-friendly tuition and no enrollment fee* add up to an affordable health and wellness program.

- Award-winning academic advisors will help you choose the degree program and courses that fit your schedule and meet your professional goals.

- You'll enjoy direct interaction with classmates and faculty via Excelsior's robust online communities.

Excelsior College developed its health and wellness classes in consultation with industry professionals. Our online classes meet the same high academic standards that apply to health science programs at traditional universities and colleges. And they're led by responsive faculty who have many years of experience in health and wellness, both as practitioners and as teachers.

By choosing the area of emphasis in health and wellness, you'll gain practical knowledge and skills that directly reflect current research in subjects such as

Nutrition
Exercise
Natural healing
Spirituality and health

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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With the growing emphasis on preventative health care, new opportunities in the health care- and wellness-related industries are emerging every day. The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness at Kaplan University provides the relevant curriculum and broad perspective to prepare students for careers in this rewarding field.

Professionals with knowledge and training in health and wellness provide support, encouragement, and education to help people live healthier lives and prevent illness or injury. If you would like to broaden your knowledge and skills with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness, then our online Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness may be just the program for you.

In this program you will explore various approaches to health and wellness and study the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting field of health science. Your coursework will focus on:

- Evaluating the scientific literature and research in wellness, prevention, and complementary health care

- Discovering how to use your knowledge to educate individuals and communities

- Developing the administrative, ethical, and professional skills for leadership positions throughout the
health care field

- Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your health and wellness knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

Other Fees

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