Understanding health involves examining both scientific knowledge and healthcare practices. This certificate is relevant to employment in healthcare and health science. You’ll examine what it’s like to receive care, work in care services, and investigate particular health conditions. Drawing on science, maths, psychology and epidemiology, you’ll explore the causes and patterns of ill health and disability, and how they affect 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 significant 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 (US$ 11,416)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (US$ 11,416)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.