Health Sciences (T18)

If you’re curious about human health and disease, this certificate offers a stimulating introduction to the science that underpins them. You’ll explore topics such as biology, chemistry and health research, while developing skills in scientific thinking, problem-solving and study methods. Designed to be accessible, regardless of your background, it provides both subject knowledge and transferable skills valued in healthcare and science-related settings. By the end, you’ll have a recognised qualification and a strong platform to progress to a diploma, degree or career opportunities in the health sciences.

Key features of the course

• Gain a broad introduction to science, focusing on human biology and health

• Develop skills of reasoning and logic, highly prized in the workplace

• Build a solid foundation for further study

Course Modules

This health sciences certificate has one stage, comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll study two 60-credit modules introducing the science of human health and exploring human biology, developing the skills for further biomedical or health sciences study.