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Preparation for Health Professionals (Cert HE)

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  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Begin your training in the healthcare sector on our programme and be fully equipped to progress to the next stage of your career.

This one-year course is designed to prepare and upskill you for entry onto a fully accredited nursing or midwifery degree at the University of Greenwich. It provides a strong foundation, core knowledge and the practical skills required for a range of health professions. Upon successful completion, you could progress onto one of the following accredited nursing or midwifery degrees at the University of Greenwich:

  • BSc Hons Adult Nursing

  • BSc Hons Children’s Nursing

  • BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing

  • BSc Hons Midwifery

If you do progress on to one of the accredited nursing or midwifery degrees listed above, these degrees will fully prepare you, through NHS placements and use of state-of-the-art simulation facilities, for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and your career as a nurse or midwife.

At the University of Greenwich our nursing courses are in the top 4 among nursing schools in London (The Complete University Guide 2025), and Nursing and Midwifery courses are ranked joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025). This course is the start of your journey towards success in your future career in healthcare.

What you should know about this course

  • Designed for those looking to pursue further study in nursing or midwifery

  • Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to progress to an accredited nursing or midwifery degree at the University of Greenwich

  • Our nursing courses are in the top 4 among nursing schools in London (The Complete University Guide 2025)

  • Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is ranked joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025).

Modules

Course Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/preparation-for-health-professions-cert-he/2027#prog-study

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Greenwich (Avery Hill Campus)
  • University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

Study options

  • Certificate of Higher Education • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
G70

University of Greenwich has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
G70

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 72

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, AAQs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Upon successful completion of this CertHE, you could progress onto one of the following accredited nursing or midwifery degrees at the University of Greenwich:

BSc Hons Adult Nursing
BSc Hons Adult Nursing (Medway)
BSc Hons Children's Nursing
BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing
BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing (Medway)
BSc Hons Midwifery
BSc Hons Midwifery (Medway)

To progress onto one of these degrees, you will be required to:
-Achieve overall 55% pass from your Cert HE
-Complete a Suitability Declaration
-Pass an Occupational Health check
-Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Please note these are not required for entry onto the Cert HE, only to progress onto one of the above Nursing or Midwifery degrees.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy. https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/preparation-for-health-professions-cert-he/2027#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Restricted Eligibility
Please note, this course is not open to overseas applicants requiring a Student Visa.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

International entry requirements

Please note that this course is not open to overseas applicants requiring a Student Visa.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.

The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

*Provisional fee

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 3

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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