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Health and Life Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

About the course

Health and Life Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year programme designed to prepare you for further study or a career in health and life sciences. It provides a supportive route into undergraduate degrees, including pathways towards nursing and healthcare.

This course is ideal if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto a degree. You will develop academic study skills alongside subject specific knowledge in biological sciences, human health and disease, building the confidence needed for progression.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in health and life sciences, while gaining professional skills valued across healthcare, laboratory and life science sectors, including academic writing, research methods, data analysis, experimental design and an understanding of human physiology.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Academic Skills and Communication

• Data Analysis and Research Skills

• Foundations of Biological Sciences

• Human Health and Disease

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures, seminars and practical workshops delivered by experienced academic staff

• Enquiry based learning to develop scientific thinking and problem solving skills

• Coursework, reports and essays that build academic and professional communication skills

• Regular meetings with your academic guidance tutor for personalised feedback and support

• Access to careers and study support services to help you plan your next steps

You will also have access to digital learning resources, including online library materials, scientific databases and virtual learning tools to support your independent study.

Future opportunities

On successful completion, you can progress onto undergraduate degrees in nursing, healthcare and other health and life science disciplines at Roehampton. The course also supports entry into roles where foundational knowledge in biological sciences and health is required.

Example career areas include:

• Nursing and healthcare professions

• Allied health roles

• Laboratory and life sciences support roles

• Public health and community health settings

• Further study in health and life sciences

The transferable skills you develop, including analytical thinking, scientific enquiry and communication, support both further study and long term career progression.

Facilities

You will study in a supportive academic environment with access to specialist facilities.

• Modern teaching rooms and seminar spaces

• Science laboratories equipped for practical learning

• Library resources including scientific journals and online databases

• Dedicated study spaces and careers support services

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply health and life sciences knowledge with confidence.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L6FS
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L6FS
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
International£16950*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£16950*Year 1

* 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 University has not yet confirmed fees for 2026 entry, the listed indicative fee is based on 2025 entry.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance

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