Healthcare with Health Science

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

A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BSc (Honours) Healthcare and Health Science (Q96).

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

Even though there are no entry requirements, there are some skills that you'll need to succeed. If you're not quite ready for OU study we can guide you to resources that prepare you, many of which are free.

Answer a few quick questions to check whether you're ready for study success

Skills for career development

You will acquire a set of highly valued transferable skills, including skills in written communication, presentation and oral communication, problem-solving, time management and data analysis. The combination of healthcare and health science topics will equip you with a basic knowledge that you will be able to apply to debates on health. 

Career relevance

This certificate will provide you with a broad understanding of both healthcare and health science and will help you to apply this understanding to a range of roles in healthcare.

Exploring your options

Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice – including online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now, including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career.

In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience): 

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