Access to Integrative Healthcare & Sports Therapy SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Full-Time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course offers an introduction to Integrative Healthcare and discovering how complementary therapies can support health, wellbeing and quality of life.
You'll study a range of subjects that develop your understanding of the human body, health, nutrition and wellbeing, while gaining practical experience in massage and soft tissue therapy techniques. The course also helps you build important academic, clinical and professional skills, including resilience, self-awareness and effective study habits.
Combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, you'll build the confidence to progress into further study or a career in healthcare and wellbeing.
Special Features
- Develop knowledge of anatomy, nutrition, health and wellbeing
- Enhance your learning through field trips, external activities
- Build personal development skills, including resilience, self-awareness and effective study techniques.
- Three National 4s OR
- 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.
Couse content includes a variety of topics which will provide you with basic knowledge of:
- complementary therapies
- soft tissue therapy
- nutrition and wellbeing
- academic and study skills
- clinical skills, resilience, and self-awareness
These topics enable a smooth transition if you wish to progress into further study.
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.
You will practice what you learn both in the on-campus clinics and at home on friends and family.
You will learn how to write essays and reports, and put this into practice for assessment, alongside practical assessments.
How long will my course last?
1 YearFull time:1 year (August start)
- UHI Moray
Start date
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 2024/25* | 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 2025/26 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.
Equipment
You will be required to purchase uniform for this course (approx. £40). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.
Uniform required includes:
- Plain black trousers
- Plain black shoes
Order forms will be sent out to you once you have confirmed and accepted your offer of a place on the course.
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
“This course is ideal for people who are looking for a mix of theory and practical that is a gentle introduction to the worlds of sports therapy, complementary therapies and integrative healthcare. It helps you to develop the knowledge and skills to progress into higher education”
Scott Hamilton, Lecturer
"Its been lifechanging, complete change of career and would never go back now, this is what I am meant to do. [This course has] given me confidence to learn things that were unlearnable before" Lauren Simpson
"This course has given me confidence to move onto first year of the degree" Paula Nicholson
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.