Study Health Sciences (with Foundation Year) - CertHE at Teesside University in the UK, Life and Physical Sciences
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Health Sciences (with Foundation Year) - CertHE

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What will I learn?

**Course overview**: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. The 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.

Which department am I in?

Life and Physical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Teesside University Middlesbrough

Tees Valley,

Middlesbrough,

North Yorkshire,

TS1 3BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

Borough Road,

Middlesbrough,

Stockton-On-Tees,

TS1 3BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

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In the heart of the multicultural town of Middlesbrough, Teesside University boasts a state-of-the-art campus

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