Thriving in the NHS
A free, three-week 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 1 - 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 3-week course this summer.
About the course
‘Thriving in the NHS’ is a free, three-week pre-sessional 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 healthcare settings.
Course content: 20 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 20 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.
