Certificate in Health Sciences
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Certificate
- Code
- C78
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credit points
Description
This certificate provides a broad introduction to health sciences.
Your studies will:
- introduce you to a range of basic concepts, data and terminology relevant to the health sciences
- expose you to different lines of evidence and key debates relating to topics in the health sciences
- present health topics in their wider personal, cultural and social contexts
- enable you to develop basic skills in written and computer-based communication; information literacy using a variety of text-based, graphical, numerical and online sources; presenting and interpreting numerical data; and using a computer to support your learning
- foster enthusiasm and confidence in studying the health sciences by providing a framework that will equip you with the study skills necessary for Level 1 study.
Planning your studies
The Certificate in Health Sciences is made up of 60 points worth of study at Level 1 taken from our undergraduate programme. Completion of this Certificate forms a sound basis for you to begin study of the Level 2 courses in the Diploma in Health Sciences (E21).
You can register your intention to study for the certificate when you reserve your place on individual courses, or you can ask us at any time to link courses that you have already studied towards the certificate. This gives you the flexibility to delay your decision or to change your mind as your studies progress. There is no time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification unless you are including discontinued courses which may cease to be countable at some point after their final presentation. You must include at least 20 points from OU courses that have not been counted in any other OU certificate, diploma or first degree that you may have been awarded.
Career relevance and employability
While this certificate is not attached to any specific professional endorsement, it will be of relevance if you wish to take up a career in the broad area of health science, or work in this area already. It also offers a sound foundation for progressing to an honours degree in a relevant area.
By the time you have passed the courses required for this Certificate, you’ll have learned some of the basic science that underpins health, and acquired skills in data retrieval, interpretation and analysis, and scientific communication, in addition to becoming a more independent learner. This Certificate provides evidence of basic scientific literacy and numeracy in the context of health, skills that are highly valued by employers.
For planning your next career steps, visit the OU Careers Advisory Service
Courses
For this 60-point certificate you require:
30 points from the following compulsory course:
| Level 1 compulsory course | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
And 30 or 35 points from the following optional courses:
| Level 1 optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
15 | Nov 2010 |
|
10 | |
|
15 | May 2010 |
|
10 | Feb 2010 |
|
10 | Feb 2010 |
|
10 | Feb 2010 |
|
10 | Feb 2010 |
|
15 | May 2010 |
|
15 | Nov 2010 |
|
10 | Feb 2010 |
|
15 | Nov 2010 |
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required courses you will be awarded a Certificate in Health Sciences.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Health and Social Care and Science.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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