Thriving in the NHS
A free, two week online pre-sessional course for international students
Are you...
… an international student holding an unconditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Health and available from 8–19 August 2022?
... interested in learning about the UK’s National Health Service and keen to develop your cultural competence?
If yes, then you may be interested in a new, free two-week online course this summer.
About the course
‘Thriving in the NHS’ is a free, two-week pre-sessional online course for international students holding offers to study UG/PGT programmes in the Faculty of Health.
Course aims: to help students feel better equipped to thrive in their respective future NHS, health and social care settings.
Course content (16 hours per week):
- an introduction to the culture and structure of the NHS
- NHS values and focus on patient-centred care
- the role of evidence-based and reflective practice in the UK context
- what it means to be ‘culturally competent’ in an NHS setting.
How will this course benefit me?
‘Thriving in the NHS’ offers a unique opportunity for participants to:
- enhance their ‘cultural fluency’ in the healthcare context
- establish networks with students from diverse programmes offered by the Faculty of Health which can be enjoyed through the entirety of the student journey
- develop resilience through familiarisation with some of the challenges faced by international students specifically in NHS settings.
How to Apply
Please note: this course is limited to 16 students, and places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you are interested in securing a place on this course, please register.
On-campus accommodation is available for the duration of this course and beyond. Successful applicants will be emailed information on the various options and fees.
