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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Health Sciences

Teesside University

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15 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health Sciences course at Teesside University.

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UCAS Tariff

96

You must have studied at least one relevant subject at level 3. Eligible subjects include: Applied Science Biology Health Sciences

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Health Sciences or another course from the same subject area.

Health sciences
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryE
PsychologyC
MathematicsD
Business StudiesA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C991

Here's what Teesside University says about its Health Sciences course.

Course overview: This course is designed for those who plan to apply for a place on one of our pre-registration courses such as such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic practice, physiotherapy and diagnostic radiography, allowing you to develop the knowledge and understanding of a broad range of health-related topics and professional skills in preparation for your application.

Completion of the Cert HE will help you with any future UCAS application^ to study a course in our Nursing, Midwifery & Health Professions leading to eligibility for professional registration. Offers are made to eligible candidates on a competitive basis following a selection process.

^A place is not guaranteed. Please check the full entry criteria, including any Level 2 (for example, GCSE) requirements, for your chosen pre-registration course.

Top reasons to study this course:

  • Prepare for future study: gain the relevant knowledge and skills to apply for advanced entry on our specified health or science-related courses.
  • State-of-the-art facilities: study in our £36.9m Bios facility, featuring cutting-edge labs equipped with the latest technology, allowing you to engage in hands-on experiments and research that reflects current industry practices.
  • Experienced teaching team: work alongside experienced faculty and industry professionals, enhancing your learning and giving you valuable insights into the latest advancements and challenges in biosciences.

After the course: This course leads to a range of study routes and career opportunities. On completion, you are qualified to apply for entry to the second year of study (advanced entry) for a number of our nursing, pre-registration health or life sciences courses - visit the course page for details.

Source: Teesside University

Course details

Qualification

Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Department

Life and Physical Sciences

Location

Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Health sciences

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,250 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,250 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,250 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,250 per year (provisional)
EU£17,000 per year (provisional)
International£17,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

How you will be assessed

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

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40%
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13%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside University

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 Teesside University students who took the Health Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.

Health sciences (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

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

70%

low

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

71%

low

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

73%

low

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

72%

low

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

61%

low

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

75%

med

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

75%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

low

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

74%

med

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

58%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

71%

low

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

51%

low

How well organised is your course?

40%

low

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

77%

low

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

91%

med

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

71%

low

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

55%

low

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

79%

med

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

67%

low

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

66%

low

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

78%

low

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

72%

low

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

74%

low

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

80%

low

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

65%

low

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

55%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

79%

med

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

75%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Health Sciences or another course from the same subject area.

Health sciences
Mode of study
Full-time65%Part-time35%
Gender ratio
Female79%Male21%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Number of students85
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Health Sciences course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Teesside University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Subjects allied to medicine
Allied health
Health sciences (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

92%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

88%

Say it fits with future plans

89%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Therapy professionals

3%

Natural and social science professionals

2%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

1%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics

92%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

88%

Say it fits with future plans

84%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

43%

Other Health Professionals

42%

Therapy professionals

3%

Caring personal services

2%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics

100%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

95%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

90%

Other Health Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Health Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£32.5k

Third year after graduation

£37k

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 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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