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Health and Life Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

Cert HE

Start date:

September 2024

Entry tariff:

48 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS code:

L6FS

Our Health and Life Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year course that will give you the skills and confidence you need for a profession, job or academic study in health and life sciences.

Did you know

You'll learn in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.

Once you complete the course, you can progress onto studying a degree.

Modules

Year 1

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.

Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
Academic Inquiry
Introduction to Human Physiology
Scientific Thinking and Techniques

Skills

Gain the skills that matter most to employers.

You’ll gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research.

You'll be introduced to key concepts in human physiology and explore the basic aspect of research in Biological Sciences through methods of strategic thinking, techniques and experimental design in an enquiry-based way.

Learning

You’ll be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff.

You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.

As our courses are taught over no more than three days per week, you’ll have the flexibility to take on paid part-time work, placements, or internships – helping you gaining real-world experience.

Assessment

Benefit from assessments that prepare you for life beyond university.

You’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity.

This includes:

Coursework
Reports
Essays

Career

We will prepare you for your career from day one.

Our Health and Life Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education will give you the subject-specific skills and confidence you need for a profession in health and life sciences or to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree with us.

Our career support team is available to support you from the start of your studies. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.

Open days

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Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

How to apply

Apply via UCAS

Entry requirements

Entry tariff

48 UCAS points (or equivalent)

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

General entry requirements

UK students

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year one fees

UK: £9,250

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.

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.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

How to apply

Apply directly

Entry requirements