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Health and Life Sciences International Foundation Pathway

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

About the course

Health and Life Sciences International Foundation Pathway: Certificate of Higher Education is designed for international students who want to progress onto an undergraduate degree in health and life sciences. It combines subject specific study with English language development and academic skills.

This pathway is suitable if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto a degree. You will strengthen your English language ability while building a foundation in biological sciences, human health and research skills to support your progression.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in health and life sciences, while gaining professional skills valued across healthcare, biomedical and scientific sectors, including academic writing, data analysis, research methods, experimental design and core concepts in human physiology.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• English: London as Global City

• Data Analysis and Research Skills

• Foundations of Biological Sciences

• Human Health and Disease

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures, seminars and workshops led by experienced academic staff

• English language development sessions focused on speaking, listening, reading and writing for academic study

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

• Coursework, reports and essays to build academic and professional communication

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

You will also benefit from digital learning resources, including virtual learning platforms, online journals and scientific databases.

Future opportunities

After successfully completing the pathway, you can apply to a range of undergraduate degrees at Roehampton in health and life sciences.

Example progression areas include:

• Adult Nursing

• Adult and Mental Health Nursing

• Biological Sciences

• Biomedical Sciences

• Children’s Nursing

• Mental Health Nursing

• Neuroscience

• Nutrition and Health

• Zoology

The academic, scientific and communication skills you develop will support your transition to undergraduate study and prepare you for future professional roles in healthcare and life sciences.

Facilities

You will study in a supportive campus environment with access to specialist facilities and learning resources.

• Modern teaching rooms and seminar spaces

• Science laboratories for practical learning

• Library collections including scientific journals and online databases

• Dedicated study areas 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:
L7FS
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:
L7FS
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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