Health Sciences (S19) | Open University

Course summary

Explore the science of health and disease in this multidisciplinary certificate. You’ll study the biological, chemical, and physical sciences alongside psychology, health statistics, and social sciences to build a broad understanding of human health. From investigating the causes of conditions such as pain, addiction, lung disease, and cancer, to considering social and scientific approaches to treatment, you’ll develop skills in evidence-based reasoning and analysis. This certificate is valuable preparation for careers or further study in health, social care, or science.

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

Entry requirements

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