Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#801

The Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE at University of Greenwich is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Avery Hill Campus campus in London, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2026.

About Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE

Begin your training in the healthcare sector on our programme and be fully equipped to progress to the next stage of your career.

This one-year course is designed to prepare and upskill you for entry onto a fully accredited nursing or midwifery degree at the University of Greenwich. It provides a strong foundation, core knowledge and the practical skills required for a range of health professions. Upon successful completion, you could progress onto one of the following accredited nursing or midwifery degrees at the University of Greenwich:

If you do progress on to one of the accredited nursing or midwifery degrees listed above, these degrees will fully prepare you, through NHS placements and use of state-of-the-art simulation facilities, for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and your career as a nurse or midwife.

At the University of Greenwich our nursing courses are in the top 4 among nursing schools in London (The Complete University Guide 2025), and Nursing and Midwifery courses are ranked joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025). This course is the start of your journey towards success in your future career in healthcare.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE at University of Greenwich

Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants who have completed the national schooling system typically require foundation, please refer to UGIC.

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English Program Requirements

Language entry requirements

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Career Opportunities after Completing Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

There is no work placement on this programme.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This programme will allow you to progress onto a three year NMC or HCPC accredited degree pathway to become a nurse or other allied health professional depending on your own, personal interests. Upon successful completion of this CertHE, you could progress onto one of the following accredited nursing or midwifery degrees at the University of Greenwich:

BSc Hons Adult Nursing – taught at either our Avery Hill or Medway campus

BSc Hons Children's Nursing – taught at our Avery Hill campus

BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing – taught at either our Avery Hill or Medway campus

BSc Hons Midwifery – taught at either our Avery Hill or Medway campus

You could also progress onto other allied health provisions such as Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy or Operating Department Practitioner. Graduates could also enter the health care sector in non-clinical roles in the public sector (NHS, Social Care, Government), the private sector, and the voluntary and social enterprise sectors.

This programme is not NMC or HCPC accredited.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:

CV and cover letter checks
Application support
One-to-one careers advice
Interview tips and support
Careers fairs
Internships
Graduate jobs.

More about Careers.

Fee Information

Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London