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Certificate in Nursing and Allied Health Studies

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 Certificate of Higher Education will give you the perfect stepping stone to gain the skills and confidence to embark on the next stages of your career journey whether it is employment or further study.

Please note this course is not PSRB accredited.

We received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. This recognises our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.

Duration

1 years full-time

Start month

September

2025/26 fees

To be confirmed

What you should know about this course

  • A chance to sample university study with a health care sector focus.
  • Get taught by dual professional academics and industry experts with appropriate health care registration.
  • Once you successfully complete all aspects of the course you will be eligible to study an accredited health care degree.

* The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from 拢9,250 to 拢9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

What you will study

New course - subject to approval

We continually develop new courses to reflect the needs of students, employers and professional bodies. This course is currently subject to the final stage of our approval process.

In the unlikely event that the course is not approved before the start date, we will help you find an alternative course.

Modules subject to approval:

Developing Academic and Digital Skills (30 credits) – Term A
Foundations of Health and Nursing Practice (30 credits) – Term A
Foundations of Biological Sciences for Nursing (30 credits) – Term B
Understanding People, Society and Health (30 credits) – Term B

About the course team

You will be taught by an experienced team of experts, which include senior academics, technical officers, and practitioners with industry experience and current professional registration.  The core members of the course team consists of Alice Neal, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Caroline Medcraft, Programme Leader for Adult Nursing and Alwin Puthenpurakal, current Year 1 Leader on the NMC accredited Adult Nursing pathway.

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We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.

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Entry requirements

Qualifications

Programme not open to overseas applicants requiring a Student Visa.

  • 72 UCAS Tariff points: We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
  • In addition, level 2 literacy and numeracy would be beneficial but the course is designed to up skill you in these areas in preparation for future study or employment.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

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Available to overseas students?

No

Can I use Prior Learning?

Applications for prior learning will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. All students will have opportunities for one-to-one time with their tutors.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate around 30 hours a week to self-study. This may involve further reading and research, preparing coursework and presentations, and preparing for tests and exams. Our facilities are designed to support you in these activities.

We encourage you to join societies and participate in sporting and other activities to engage in the wider life of the university community.

Overall workload

Two modules a term.

The workload will be approximately two days a week on campus to include teaching and tutorials.  Where possible we endeavour to have these as two whole days depending on availability of teaching spaces.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.

Official statistics on Discover Uni

Full time

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

2025/26 fees

To be confirmed.

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were 拢10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

* The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from 拢9,250 to 拢9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

Other costs

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth 拢700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Greenwich Bursary

Financial support

We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Funding your studies

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

There is no work placement on this programme.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This programme will allow you to progress onto a three year NMC or HCPC accredited degree pathway to become a nurse or other allied heath professional depending on your own, personal interests within the allied health provisions such as Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy or Operating Department Practitioner to name a few options or graduates can enter the health care sector in non-clinical roles in the public sector,(NHS, Social Care, Government), the private sector, and the voluntary and social enterprise sectors.

This programme is not NMC or HCPC accredited.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:

  • CV and cover letter checks
  • Application support
  • One-to-one careers advice
  • Interview tips and support
  • Careers fairs
  • Internships
  • Graduate jobs.

More about Careers.

Accommodation

Avery Hill

Our Avery Hill halls of residence are a home away from home to over 1,200 students. For those studying in Greenwich, our free shuttle bus service takes you to Greenwich campus in only 25 minutes. Excellent transport links also mean you can be in central London in under 30 minutes, and you're a short walk away from the historic Eltham Palace.

The Avery Hill student village has many useful facilities including a convenience store, launderette and two cafes. The halls are an ideal option for those wanting access to the hustle and bustle of London while living in a safe and relaxing parkland environment.

With our seven different halls, you have a variety of options depending on your preferences and budget. Rooms start at 拢133.98/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-site gym, 24/7 security and 24-hour residential support.

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Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

All 糖心Vlog students have access to an online student services portal as well as allocated pastoral and academic tutorial support who are explained and introduced to you at the beginning of the course.

Support from the department

The university of Greenwich prides itself on its values of ‘education with boundaries’ and ‘inclusivity’.  As such there is a full support network available from ‘Greenwich Inclusion Plans (GIPs)’ to assist with extra study/exam time, etc. To our new, dedicated, Faculty Student Advisors who are available to you throughout your programme for personal or independent academic support.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:

  • CV and cover letter checks
  • Application support
  • One-to-one careers advice
  • Interview tips and support
  • Careers fairs
  • Internships
  • Graduate jobs.

More about Careers.

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If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you can apply directly via our online application form.

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply via UCAS, directly via our online application form or via one of our in-country representatives. If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.