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Introduction to Health Sciences

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell Campus
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Course summary

This one-year full-time programme provides an introduction to clinical and professional healthcare, and offers an alternative entry route onto the following health-related BSc (Hons) courses within our School of Health and Medical Sciences:

  • BSc Adult Nursing

  • BSc Children's Nursing

  • BSc Mental Health Nursing

  • BMid Midwifery

  • BSc Speech and Language Therapy

You will develop a range of key transferable skills needed to work effectively within the current and future health and social care environment.

In addition, the programme will provide a supportive environment, which fosters academic and personal development and uses appropriate learning resources. The programme will enhance the development of your interpersonal skills and uses a variety of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to provide education and training that is relevant, intellectually challenging and enjoyable.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • Health Care

Modules

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/introduction-to-health-sciences

Assessment method

At City, we recognise that one way of assessing does not suit everyone so we use many different techniques to ensure we gain the very best from our students. Assessment on the Introduction to Health Sciences programme is through a variety of methods.

Methods of assessment include:

  • closed book summative examinations (i.e. written exams which may include multiple choice questions, short answer questions or essays) and coursework (e.g. writing or assessing a report, preparing a presentation).
  • Theory examinations are utilised to ensure the core science concepts are understood and allow you to demonstrate your scientific knowledge.
  • Coursework assessment permits you to spend time on compiling work, reflecting on the application of your studies and putting your knowledge into context. Feedback on your work will be provided to you.

This may be in a number of different formats including written feedback, discussion feedback in a group, or individual oral feedback.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 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:
B70F
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Foundation

City St George's, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
B70F
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

64 UCAS points from 2 A levels (typically CC).

A level
CC

64 UCAS points from 2 A levels (grades CC). We do not accept A levels in General Studies or Critical Thinking

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP

MMP (should be in Health and Social Care, Applied Psychology, Learning and Development, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Applied Science or Medical Science only).. Contact the admissions team at City, University of London for details.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 0 credits M: 15 credits P: 30 credits

Pass in a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma. Full award 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits L3 with 15 Merit and 30 Pass.

Accepted pathways: Nursing, Midwifery, Health, Science, or Social Care related
Not accepted pathways: Nutrition or Paramedic Studies related.
GCSE requirements: GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above. Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English will also be considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24 points

A minimum of 5 in SL Maths and English

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants will also require GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in five subjects to include English Language and Mathematics. Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English will also be considered.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency.

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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.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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