This course focuses on infant and child development and will improve your understanding of both social and cognitive development. You'll also gain the academic skills which are necessary for developmental research.

The course deals with questions such as:

- How can we support social-communication impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorder?

- Does a self-awareness influence children’s memory?

- How does language acquisition differ in bilingual and school learning contexts?

- What does the latest research tell us about mental health and wellbeing in infants, children and...

Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme has been designed to transform the aspirations and ambitions of secondary school pupils from the most deprived areas in Scotland, and who may have considered that application to medical school is too ambitious, unrealistic and out of their reach.

In our unique partnership with North East Scotland College (NESCOL), our G2M course will provide a novel, accessible and supportive route into medicine for these applicants, that will allow them to reach their full potential and become doctors.

Students are guaranteed a place on year 1 of the University's MBChB programme...

Within the next decade, there will be new challenges and opportunities for midwives to develop their roles as practitioners, partners and leaders in delivering and shaping future maternity services (Midwifery 2020, 2010)

Our course will give you the education and skills to embrace this challenge.

Year one focuses on normality in the childbirth process, receiving specialist education in relation to life and social sciences, adaptation to pregnancy, and basic caring practical midwifery skills. You are introduced to midwifery practice during the pre-conceptual, prenatal, intranatal and postnatal periods; key public health issues; and professional, ethical...

MEDICAL SCHOOL GLASGOW ACCESS PROGRAMME (GAP): - The Undergraduate Medical School at the University of Glasgow is committed to the development and retention of a community of medical students reflective of the wider society, which they will eventually serve. Through GAP we will offer a proposed expansion and enhancement of these activities which will draw upon our extensive experience to deliver a bespoke pre-medical programme that provides the necessary skills in basic science, communication and professionalism together with immersive experiential opportunity in a clinical context. Our programme has been designed to realise in full the Scottish Government’s vision of equitable...

A midwife makes a vital and unique contribution to the wellbeing of women and families during one of life’s most important events.

This popular and dynamic pre-registration midwifery course leads to an academic award and a qualification as a Registered Midwife. The course consists of approximately 50% theory and 50% clinical practice.

The course is designed to stimulate your curiosity. Emphasis is also placed on motivating you to become a competent professional practitioner. You will develop a keen awareness of the need for continuing education and development throughout your professional career.
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Structural Engineering is generally recognised as a specialist area of Civil Engineering but the two areas are very similar. This is a perfect degree programme for those looking to succeed in this field as it offers up our hugely successful standard Civil Engineering degree but introduces a number of key areas of specialism. This Honours degree programme follows a similar structure to the straight MEng Civil Engineering degree. The major difference is the compulsory study of the Advanced Structural Analysis in year 4.

This course extends the basic stiffness method of analysis developed in the pre-requisite...

The Access to Sound Production and Music Business course is designed as a practical and project based pathway onto our courses in Sound Production and Music Business.

The course is based around current and emerging industry practices in Sound Production and Music Business to develop practical skills in sound production (including music for mixed media, music production, audio editing and live sound) and also the wider context of the music industy (from artist development to record lables and digital marketing).

The course is delivred in our sector leading faciltiies at the CRE:8 campus where we have...

This Course and is open to unemployed people who are looking to re-enter employment.as well as employed people who have a valid relevant FLT certificate less than 5 years old or can provide a "letter of comfort" from their employer..This course will enhance the employment prospects of unemployed people and is also suitable for those who work in a warehouse environment1 day Fork Lift Truck course covering Health and Safety and Operator training, in line with the Approved Code Of Practice. Throughout the course, the following area's will be covered:-· Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations· Lifting...

Personal Bar Licence and a 1st Aid at work qualification how could any employer resist you! The combination of these courses will greatly enhance your employabilitySCPLHThis qualification is for those involved in the sale of alcohol in both on-sales and off-sales environments and has been designed to comply with current alcohol legislation in Scotland. The key areas are: Introduction to licensing Responsible operation of licensed premises The effect of alcohol consumption on customers and your business All learners will receive a handbook as pre course study material and the course will be delivered through a Highfield approved...

Course OverviewFood businesses must, by law, ensure that all staff have received the appropriate level of safety and hygiene training commensurate with their role and risk. It is a useful induction programme for those undertaking work-experience in a food business, and for anyone with a keen interest in learning more about the basic principles of food safety and hygiene.This course is suitable for those working in a catering environment who are not directly involved in the preparation or handling of high-risk foods, but work in an environment where food is handled elsewhere or only deal with low-risk foods. It...