Cert HE Health Sciences at Teesside University

Programme overview

This Cert HE prepares students to apply for pre-registration health courses, giving knowledge of a broad range of health-related topics and professional skills. It is taught in the Bios facility, a GBP 36.9m building with laboratories for science students. A version with an integrated foundation year is available for those not eligible for Level 4 entry.

What you will study

Core modules are Anatomy and Physiology, Application of Health Sciences, Biochemistry and Chemical Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Pathology.

Career pathways

Completion qualifies students for advanced (second-year) entry to BSc (Hons) Biology, Biomedical Science, Nutrition, Food Science and Technology and Health Sciences, and supports a new UCAS application to pre-registration courses such as Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Practice, Nursing, Midwifery, Optometry and Pharmacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or equivalent and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (applied science, biology or health sciences); typical qualifications are A levels (minimum grade C in one relevant subject), BTEC Extended Diploma or Access to HE Diploma. Flexible admissions policy considering personal circumstances and experience. An integrated foundation year route exists for those not eligible for Year 1 entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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