Cert HE Health and Social Care at Teesside University

Programme overview

This one-year Cert HE is run by Redcar & Cleveland College and Stockton Riverside College in partnership with Teesside University and local employers. It develops knowledge of care, the care sector and concepts of health and wellbeing, with a strong vocational focus and a 100-hour placement. Work placements span settings such as older people, children, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health and substance misuse.

Department: Nursing & Health | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Contemporary Care Practice, Introduction to Medicines Management, Introduction to Study Skills in Health and Social Care, Reflective Practice in Health and Social Care, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Individuals and The Psychosocial Context of Care.

Career pathways

Progression to the second year of the FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support or employment in social care; possible access to pre-registration health or social work programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 32-48 tariff points and interview, from a BTEC Level 3 in health and social care, Access to HE or related Level 3 qualifications, or A levels showing strong performance in a relevant subject. GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above in maths and English (or Level 2 Functional or Key Skills). Related work experience preferable; satisfactory DBS disclosure required. International students requiring a Student visa are not accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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