Qualifications and training required
Qualification necessitates undertaking a three-year diploma course or a three-to-four-year degree course. Graduates who already have a degree in a relevant subject such as life, health, biological or social sciences can qualify via a shortened two-year postgraduate diploma course.
Degree and diploma course applications should be made through UCAS; those for shortened postgraduate courses should be made directly to the relevant institutions. Previous relevant experience is not essential, but any gained caring for or working with people can be helpful.