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Course type
Certificate  
Credits
120  
How long it takes
Part-time study – 2 years
Full-time study – 1 year
Time limit – 4 years
Study method
Distance learning
Entry requirements
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Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare with Health Science

Course code: T28

This certificate is relevant to employment in healthcare and health science. You will explore the experience of receiving care and working in the care services, as well as investigating particular health conditions. Using science, maths, psychology and epidemiology, you will explore the causes and distribution of ill health and disability and their impact on individuals and populations. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a range of employability and study skills and an understanding of many important health issues.

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Start dates
Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 04/12/2025

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