Course summary
Why this course? • You don't need to commit to a full four years of studying • Once you finish your CertHE, you can progress onto a corresponding undergraduate degree with us • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students About this course Our Health and Life Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one-year course, that is equivalent to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree. This course will give you the skills and confidence you need for a particular profession, or academic subject or job. Once you've completed the course, you'll be awarded a CertHE - a standalone qualification, which can be used to enhance your career or as a stepping stone towards studying an undergraduate degree with us. You'll be taught through a series of modules via lectures, seminars, and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff. You'll gain the confidence and academic experience you need to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree. Skills You gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research. You'll be introduced to key concepts in human physiology and explore the basic aspect of research in Biological Sciences through methods of strategic thinking, techniques and experimental design in an enquiry-based way.
Modules
Examples include: • Introduction to Human Physiology • Scientific Thinking and Techniques • Communication for Academic Purposes 1 • Information Technology and Numerical Concepts • Academic Inquiry and Exploration
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L6FS
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU