Program Overview

Health and Social Care CertHE

Overview

This course will provide you with a valuable foundation year by developing your understanding of the health and social care professions, academic confidence and ability. The course also guarantees an interview for entry to professional Health and Social Care degrees at University of Gloucestershire.

Course Options

• Full Time (9 months)
• Start dates: Sep 2025, Sep 2026
• Study type: Full Time
• Course length: 9 Months
• Campus: City Campus, Gloucester
• UCAS Code: L516

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offers:
  • 48 UCAS tariff points, DD at A levels, PPP at BTEC or a Pass in your T Level.
  • If you are using a combination of qualifications to achieve the required UCAS tariff points, they must either include at least 2 A levels, a BTEC or an equivalent qualification.
• Mature students:
  • We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses.
  • We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
• International students:
  • Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.

Course Modules

• Level 4 (Undergraduate year 1)
  • All students must complete these modules:
    • Reflection in the Workplace 1 (HC4001)
    • Interpersonal Skills for the Caring Professional (HC4004)
    • Social Science Perspectives (HC4005)
    • Anatomy and Physiology (HC4006)
    • Introduction to Mental Health (HC4007)
    • Policy Context (HC4008)
    • Applied Numeracy and Literacy in Health and Social Care (HC4009)
    • Healthcare Science in Context (HP4005)

Fees and Costs

• Start date | Location | UCAS code | Fee (UK) | Fee (international)
  • Sep 2025 | City Campus, Gloucester | L516 | £9,535 | £17,425
  • Sep 2026 | City Campus, Gloucester | L516 | TBC | TBC

Careers

• 95% of our graduates are in work or further study, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.

Teaching Staff

• Academic course leader: Nick Preddy

Facilities

• Our simulated hospital ward lets you put your learning to the test and practise your skills in an authentic environment.

School of Health and Social Care

• Help to shape our culture of care and make a difference to people’s lives. We will support you in becoming healthcare professionals of the future.