Access to Integrative Healthcare & Sports Therapy SCQF Level 6
What is special about this course?
This course offers an introduction to Integrative Healthcare, a growing field where practitioners support individuals with a wide range of health needs—from musculoskeletal issues to mental health and overall wellbeing.
Providing you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to progress into further study, it is suited to those who are:
- Current NHS staff
- Professionals in sports, rehabilitation, or palliative care
- School leavers interested in healthcare and sports therapy
- Adults returning to education
- Anyone seeking a meaningful career change
Special features:
- You will study a variety of subjects preparing you for further study
- Is an ideal introduction course if you are returning to education
- You will gain practical skills in body massage, soft tissue therapy and sports therapy
- You will gain knowledge in health, nutrition and anatomy of the body
- You will gain work experience in the industry
You will have the opportunity for field trips and external engagement during the course.
Entry requirements
- Four National 5s BBDD or above (including English at Grade B or above)
- A SCQF Level 4/5 course
Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
You must accept the requirements of presentation, professionalism, data protection, health & safety and the integrative perspective of complementary and alternative medicine in healthcare and sports therapy.
The ability to communicate with people is also essential.
Course content includes:
A variety of units will be studied, providing you with underpinning knowledge of many aspects of:
- complementary therapies
- soft tissue therapy
- sports therapy
- nutrition and wellbeing
- academic and study skills
- clinical skills, resilience, and self-awareness
The core units of this course link with the BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare degree, the HNC Soft Tissue Therapy, and the HND Sports Therapy programmes, enabling a smooth transition if you wish to progress into a higher education course.
Equipment
You will be required to purchase a uniform for this course (Approx. £130). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a blended learning course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
While we operate a commercial clinic, you are encouraged to find your own clients where possible to meet the specific requirements of the portfolio.
How long will my course last?
Full time:1 year (August start)
Full time: 5 months (January start)
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
Start date
January or August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Course fees 2023/24* |
Scotland |
Rest of UK |
International |
Further Education - Full time |
£1,008 |
£1,008 |
£6,960 |
Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) |
£88 |
£88 |
£352 |
Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) |
£528 |
£528 |
£2,112 |
* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course, you can progress on to further study in:
- Integrative Healthcare
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Sports Therapy
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Access to Integrative Healthcare & Sports Therapy SCQF Level 6
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.