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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: B729

Preparation for Health Professionals (Cert HE)

University of Greenwich
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£5,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the CertHE Preparation for Health Professionals (Cert HE) at University of Greenwich. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Begin your training in the healthcare sector on our programme and be fully equipped to progress to the next stage of your career. This one-year course is designed to prepare and upskill you for entry onto a fully accredited nursing or midwifery degree at the University of Greenwich. It provides a strong foundation, core knowledge and the practical skills required for a range of health professions. Upon successful completion, you could progress onto one of the following accredited nursing or midwifery degrees at the University of Greenwich: - BSc Hons Adult Nursing - BSc Hons Adult ... International tuition fees are £5,000 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 83% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Foundational Health and Social Care
Introduction to Nursing Practice
Clinical Skills and Practical Techniques
Microbiology and Infection Control
Psychology for Healthcare Professionals
Professional Development and Communication Skills
Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
UCAS Code:B729
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£5,000

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£34,000
3 years£24,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£25,500£36,000£45,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 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

63%Working
5%Studying
23%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

7 Scholarships Available

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International Scholarship Award

University of Greenwich · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Visionary Scholarship

University of Greenwich · Undergraduate

£5,750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Merit

Partner School and College Scholarship - GREat Skills

University of Greenwich · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

University of Greenwich · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

The Global Greenwich Bursary

University of Greenwich · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

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