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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: L516

Health and Social Care

University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,425Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the CertHE Health and Social Care at University of Gloucestershire. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Why CertHE in Health and Social Care? Our Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care could be your first step to a successful and rewarding career helping others. This course is the foundation year for access to Health and Social Care courses at University of Gloucestershire, and is designed to prepare you for degree-level study in subjects like nursing, social work, paramedic science and physiotherapy. The programme is taught over two semesters and designed to fit alongside your existing commitments – ideal if you’re already in employment. International tuition fees are £17,425 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Adult nursing
Mental health nursing
Paramedic science
Physiotherapy
Social work or social care
UCAS Code:L516
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,425

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,425

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 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

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire offers Health and Social Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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