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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Health Sciences (W44)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the DipHE Health Sciences (W44) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. In this diploma, you’ll study the essential scientific concepts underpinning the function of the human mind and body; the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability; and the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. If you’re interested in the science behind our health – from what we can do as individuals to stay healthy, to global health issues such as epidemics or the treatment of people with dementia – this diploma is for you. It’s particularly relevant if you work in health-related professions, or you’re thinking about doing so. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biomedical Sciences Fundamentals
Epidemiology and Public Health
Pathology and Disease Processes
Pharmacology and Drug Therapy
Health Promotion and Lifestyle Medicine
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£26,500£37,500
5 years£22,500£31,500£44,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
14%Studying
14%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
67%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
53%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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