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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Introduction to Health Sciences

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Introduction to Health Sciences course at City St George's, University of London.

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A level

C,C

64 UCAS points from 2 A levels (grades CC). We do not accept A levels in General Studies or Critical Thinking

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Introduction to Health Sciences or another course from the same subject area.

Health sciences (non-specific)
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
PsychologyB
SociologyB
ChemistryB
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B70F

Here's what City St George's, University of London says about its Introduction to Health Sciences course.

This one-year full-time programme provides an introduction to clinical and professional healthcare, and offers an alternative entry route onto the following health-related BSc (Hons) courses within our School of Health and Medical Sciences:

  • BSc Adult Nursing

  • BSc Children's Nursing

  • BSc Mental Health Nursing

  • BMid Midwifery

  • BSc Speech and Language Therapy

You will develop a range of key transferable skills needed to work effectively within the current and future health and social care environment.

In addition, the programme will provide a supportive environment, which fosters academic and personal development and uses appropriate learning resources. The programme will enhance the development of your interpersonal skills and uses a variety of appropriate teaching and learning methods, to provide education and training that is relevant, intellectually challenging and enjoyable.

Source: City St George's, University of London

Course details

Qualification

Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Department

Department of Health Services Research and Management

Location

Clerkenwell Campus | London

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Health sciences

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
International£18,410 per year

The modules you will study

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/introduction-to-health-sciences

How you will be assessed

At City, we recognise that one way of assessing does not suit everyone so we use many different techniques to ensure we gain the very best from our students. Assessment on the Introduction to Health Sciences programme is through a variety of methods.

Methods of assessment include:

  • closed book summative examinations (i.e. written exams which may include multiple choice questions, short answer questions or essays) and coursework (e.g. writing or assessing a report, preparing a presentation).
  • Theory examinations are utilised to ensure the core science concepts are understood and allow you to demonstrate your scientific knowledge.
  • Coursework assessment permits you to spend time on compiling work, reflecting on the application of your studies and putting your knowledge into context. Feedback on your work will be provided to you.

This may be in a number of different formats including written feedback, discussion feedback in a group, or individual oral feedback.

City St George's, University of London student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 119 reviews from City St George's, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
32%
4 star
32%
3 star
27%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
All reviews

Showing 105 reviews

1st year student

2 years ago

not bad not good

(3)
Student Union

1st year student

2 years ago

no sense of community. most societies dont really plan much unfortunately. it gets very lonely. everyone is about themselves. the city itself has a lot to offer though. connected to main areas in london

(2)
University life

1st year student

2 years ago

none offered to me nor do i see any in terms of accommodation

(3)
Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

academic support and welfare support is nice. they are active with their progress on you. keeping an eye on attendance and if there seems to be a problem they keep in touch.

(5)
Support

1st year student

2 years ago

accommodations are cheap considering they are in central london. although of good quality. i am satisfied. i’m only a ten or eleven minutes walk away from the university. campus is alright, nothing special

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

the course is nice. exams are online and no coursework besides that. the lecturers are nice and understanding

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at City St George's, University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from City St George's, University of London students who took the Introduction to Health Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.

Health sciences (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

92%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

96%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

73%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

71%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

89%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

72%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

87%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

88%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

70%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

79%

med

Student information

See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Introduction to Health Sciences or another course from the same subject area.

Health sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female83%Male17%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students510
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Introduction to Health Sciences at City St George's, University of London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from City St George's, University of London graduates who took Introduction to Health Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£22.3k

First year after graduation

£36.5k

Third year after graduation

£35k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Introduction to Health Sciences.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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