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Health Sciences (S19)

Study level:
Undergraduate
Awarded by:
The Open University

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Study mode:
Distance learning
Qualification:
Certificate - Cert
Duration:
1 Years
Start date:
10/2026
Campus:
Distance Learning
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

If you’re interested in the scientific and social aspects of disease and disability, this certificate is for you. It integrates biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology, health statistics and social sciences to investigate the underlying causes and solutions in a range of conditions – from pain and addiction to lung disease and cancer.

Key features of the course

  • Explore a range of health topics in their wider personal, cultural and social contexts

  • Learn to evaluate evidence; understand and use scientific terms and concepts; handle numbers; and interpret graphs and tables

  • Enhance your employability in healthcare and other settings

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study

Modules

This health sciences certificate has one stage, comprising 60 credits.
You’ll study one 60-credit module.

Application codes

Institution code:
O11
Campus name:
Distance Learning
Campus Code:
D
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification; however, to get the best from it you’ll need basic numeracy skills and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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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