Healthcare with Health Science (T28)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

About this course

This certificate is relevant to employment in healthcare and health science. You will explore the experience of receiving care and working in the care services, as well as investigating particular health conditions. Using science, maths, psychology and epidemiology, you will explore the causes and distribution of ill health and disability and their impact on individuals and populations. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a range of employability and study skills and an understanding of many important health issues.

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
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science