Changes to policy and curriculum

Healthcare Practice qualifications (W16 and X16) - Qualification Withdrawal

The Open University will withdraw the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (X16) and Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (W16) on 31 December 2023. Students who wish to claim the qualification will need to satisfy all necessary academic requirements before this date.

Students who intend to complete this qualification should keep in mind that a number of modules that count towards it will also be withdrawn:

• An introduction to health and social care (K(XY)101) will start for the final time in February 2020
• Enhancing your healthcare practice (K(XY)117) will start for the final time in February 2020
• Extending your contribution to practice (K(XY)236) will start for the final time in November 2021

If a student is unable to successfully complete one of these modules before it is withdrawn, they will be unable to complete the qualification.

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.