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Course summary
If you’re interested in the scientific and social aspects of disease and disability, this certificate is for you. It integrates biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology, health statistics and social sciences to investigate the underlying causes and solutions in a range of conditions – from pain and addiction to lung disease and cancer. Key features of the course
- Explore a range of health topics in their wider personal, cultural and social contexts
- Learn to evaluate evidence; understand and use scientific terms and concepts; handle numbers; and interpret graphs and tables
- Enhance your employability in healthcare and other settings
- Builds a solid foundation for further study
Modules
This certificate has one stage, comprising 60 credits: You’ll study one 60-credit module.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification; however, to get the best from it you’ll need basic numeracy skills and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ