Introduction

The Prospectus is organised so that it should be easy for you to browse and search for courses by alphabetical listing. We have made some changes to how the Prospectus is organised in response to feedback in 2008.

I am very pleased to point out that once again there are more new courses to help you meet your learning needs. This includes a new degree course in Professional Practice designed for qualified health and social care practitioners, featuring work-based study modules and, for those wanting to train as a nurse, a new degree or diploma course in adult or mental health nursing. Both these degrees are awarded by our new partner university, the University of East Anglia.

The dates of all our 2009 courses are listed in the Course Calendars.

If you want to apply for a course, relevant application forms are available to download under each course descriptor and if you want to find out more about a course, places available on courses and dates please use the contacts in the course descriptor. 

I hope you find this version of the Prospectus useful and easy to find your way around – if you have any comments please contact us as we would appreciate your feedback.

Finally, we are introducing a new learning management system in 2009 that will make it easier to book onto training courses and will help us to be more responsive. This will mean some changes to the look of correspondence and will include increased use of electronic and direct booking systems.

Best wishes with your learning in 2009. 

Andy Fuller
Senior Manager Health & Social Care Studies

The information contained in this online Prospectus is correct at the time of the website's last update.However, the IHSCS reserves the right to make changes to courses and you are advised to contact the relevant course administrator with any queries.

Mission Statement

“Provide high quality education and training responsive to Health and Social Care needs.”

Institute Aims

1. Provide pre- and post- registration opportunities for Health and Social Care staff
2. Maintain a knowledgeable and skilful workforce at all levels within Health and Social Care
3. Maintain a commitment to research activity that contributes to evidence informed practice
4. Promote a culture of learning and development
5. Promote inter disciplinary learning opportunities
6. Ensure teaching provision and learning experiences are of high quality

Equal Opportunities

The IHSCS subscribes to a policy of equal opportunities. It believes that commitment to principles of fairness and respect for all helps create a climate that is favourable to the free and open exchange of ideas. The Institute is also committed to the principle of not discriminating against individuals on the basis of personal beliefs, political views, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, race, colour, background, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability unrelated to programme requirements.

Entry onto programmes will be determined by personal merit and the application of known criteria. The Institute will formally reiterate and reaffirm its commitment to the goal of equal opportunity for its students and staff annually.