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A Career That Really Makes a Difference

As a qualified nurse you could be helping someone recover from an operation; encouraging someone to live life independently in the community; enabling someone with a mental illness to come to terms with the voices in their head or bringing a crash victim back from the verge of death. Nursing covers a range of activities that few other professions can match.

Why choose a career in health and social care?

There are so many different career choices in health and social care - from those which require a good scientific base such as a biomedical scientist, those that require quick decision making and a high level of technical skill such as paramedic practice and critical care nursing to those that require you to work with particular client groups to enable individuals to reach their full potential such as occupational therapy and social work. The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University offers an extensive range of qualifications that can lead you to become a registered health and/or social care practitioner. Whether you have two A levels or equivalent, five GCSEs or a degree qualification there is something on offer for you. You can chose from the following:-

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