Health Sciences

Course overview: This course is designed for those who plan to apply for a place on one of our pre-registration courses such as such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic practice, physiotherapy and diagnostic radiography, allowing you to develop the knowledge and understanding of a broad range of health-related topics and professional skills in preparation for your application.

Completion of the Cert HE will help you with any future UCAS application^ to study a course in our Nursing, Midwifery & Health Professions leading to eligibility for professional registration. Offers are made to eligible candidates on a competitive basis following a selection process.

^A place is not guaranteed. Please check the full entry criteria, including any Level 2 (for example, GCSE) requirements, for your chosen pre-registration course.

Top reasons to study this course:
1. Prepare for future study: gain the relevant knowledge and skills to apply for advanced entry on our specified health or science-related courses.
2. State-of-the-art facilities: study in our £36.9m Bios facility, featuring cutting-edge labs equipped with the latest technology, allowing you to engage in hands-on experiments and research that reflects current industry practices.
3. Experienced teaching team: work alongside experienced faculty and industry professionals, enhancing your learning and giving you valuable insights into the latest advancements and challenges in biosciences.

After the course: This course leads to a range of study routes and career opportunities. On completion, you are qualified to apply for entry to the second year of study (advanced entry) for a number of our nursing, pre-registration health or life sciences courses - visit the course page for details.

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