Life Sciences and Subjects Allied to Medicine CertHE

This Certificate of Higher Education in Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine equips you with a strong foundation in biology and chemistry, preparing you for further study and a career in healthcare and biomedical fields.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You will learn from experienced lecturers with expertise across healthcare and biomedical research, who bring real-world insights into the classroom.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will join a vibrant community of students from diverse backgrounds and also benefit from flexible daytime or evening teaching that fits around your work or personal commitments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Successful completion of this course provides a direct route to our BSc Biomedicine, alongside access to networking events, employer talks, and partnerships with healthcare and research organisations.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will learn</strong><br/><br/>You will develop a solid grounding in biology, chemistry and modern learning methods to build the scientific understanding needed for careers in healthcare, nursing, biomedical science and related fields.<br/><br/>You will gain practical skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis and scientific communication which are highly valued by employers and universities. With a focus on real-world healthcare applications and personalised academic support, the course will help you to confidently progress into degree-level study or employment in allied health fields.<br/><br/><strong>How you will learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through a mix of lectures, seminars and hands-on laboratory work, designed to build theoretical understanding and practical skills. Immersed in a supportive and career-focused learning environment, you will also develop key skills in teamwork, problem-solving and scientific communication.<br/><br/>This course is available to study full- or part-time with <strong>classes running in the afternoon or evening</strong>.<br/><br/><strong>Highlights</strong><br/><br/><br/>• On passing this certificate you are guaranteed a place on our BSc Biomedicine.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• On successful completion, you may also progress to the first year of a variety of degrees, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology as well as all health-related areas, such as radiography, pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, veterinary science, herbal medicine, clinical sciences, biomedicine and biomedical sciences.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• If you have a good first degree in another area and achieve high marks in your studies on this certificate, you may also be accepted for graduate entry by some medical schools.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Birkbeck provides state-of-the-art, specialist laboratories and facilities for studying biological sciences in the heart of academic London.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK, with a research environment supporting world-leading and internationally excellent research.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong><br/><br/>On graduating successfully from this course you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including:<br/><br/><br/>- strong scientific literacy and the ability to critically analyse data<br/><br/><br/>- practical laboratory skills<br/><br/><br/>- effective written and verbal communication<br/><br/><br/>- time management, organisation and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.<br/><br/><br/>Studying this course will prepare you for further study in medicine, dentistry or other healthcare-related degrees, or for career paths in a range of fields and professions including:<br/><br/><br/>- nursing and midwifery<br/><br/><br/>- biomedical science and laboratory research<br/><br/><br/>- physiotherapy, radiography and other allied health professions<br/><br/><br/>- public health, health promotion and community healthcare roles.<br/><br/><br/>Graduates from this course have gone on to be employed at organisations such as:<br/><br/><br/>• NHS trusts and hospitals<br/><br/><br/><br/>- private healthcare providers and clinics<br/><br/><br/>- biomedical research labs and pharmaceutical companies<br/><br/><br/>- public health organisations and charities<br/><br/><br/>- universities and academic research institutions.<br/>