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Course contact details
Student Recruitment Team
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303
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Course summary
This certificate offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the science behind human health and disease. If you’re interested in health science and developing essential skills for study, this course is for you. By the end of your study, you’ll have a valuable qualification under your belt and be on your way to an honours degree.
Key features of the course
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Provides a broad introduction to science, focusing on human biology and health
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Develops skills of reasoning and logic that are highly prized in the workplace
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Builds a solid foundation for further study
Modules
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits:
In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules.
Application codes
- Institution code:
- O11
- Campus name:
- Distance Learning
- Campus Code:
- D
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Application codes
- Institution code:
- O11
- Campus name:
- Distance Learning
- Campus Code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
2026/2027 academic year fees are not yet available.
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