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.**Key features of the course**- Develops the skills required for working in health science- Enhances understanding of how evidence-based scientific methodology applies to health-related issues- Introduces the skills required to become a reflective practitioner in a range of health-related settings- Learn to interpret, generate, and present information and data using a unique range of sources
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.