Cert HE Preparation for Health Professions at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

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.

What you will study

Designed for those looking to pursue further study in nursing or midwifery. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to progress to an accredited nursing or midwifery degree at the University of Greenwich. Our nursing courses are in the top 4 among nursing schools in London (The Complete University Guide 2025). Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is ranked joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025).

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme not open to overseas applicants requiring a Student Visa. 72 UCAS Tariff points: We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points. In addition, you will need: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. For progression on to our nursing or midwifery degrees: 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; BSc Hons Children's Nursing; BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing; BSc Hons Midwifery; To progress onto one of these degrees, you will be required to: Achieve overall 55% pass from your Cert HE; Complete a Suitability Declaration; Pass an Occupational Health check; Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; Please note these are not required for entry onto the Cert HE, only to progress onto one of the above Nursing or Midwifery degrees.

Intake: September; January

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply

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