Course overview
Develop practical knowledge with an award from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Build confidence for higher education through a health-focused foundation stage before progressing into Level 4 public health study.
Course overview
This route introduces health and social care systems while developing the academic, communication, digital and numeracy skills needed for higher education. Level 4 explores contemporary health and lifestyles, collaborative working, digital health, sociology and environmental influences on wellbeing.
Study location and delivery
The programme is available for full-time on-campus study in London and Birmingham and is awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University.
Course structure
The published route comprises 240 credits completed over 2 years. Modules are organised by level and trimester where that structure is published.
Curriculum
Complete the published 240-credit curriculum.
00Level 0 · Trimester 1
40 credits
40 credits
Level 0 · Trimester 1
40 credits
- Personal and Academic Development20 credits
- Human Development20 credits
00Level 0 · Trimester 2
40 credits
40 credits
Level 0 · Trimester 2
40 credits
- Applied Digital and Numeracy Skills20 credits
- Developing Communication Skills and Wellbeing20 credits
00Level 0 · Trimester 3
40 credits
40 credits
Level 0 · Trimester 3
40 credits
- Human Anatomy and Physiology20 credits
- Wider Determinants of Health20 credits
04Level 4 · Trimester 1
40 credits
40 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 1
40 credits
- Introducing Academic Skills20 credits
- Contemporary Health & Lifestyles20 credits
04Level 4 · Trimester 2
40 credits
40 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 2
40 credits
- Communication & Digital Health20 credits
- Collaborative Working in Health20 credits
04Level 4 · Trimester 3
40 credits
40 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 3
40 credits
- Sociology of Health & Wellbeing20 credits
- Environment & Green Health20 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Detailed assessment methods and weighting are not published on the current course page. Confirm the assessment pattern for the selected intake before applying.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic and admissions requirements
- Applicants must satisfy the standard University entry requirements for admission to the Foundation Year.
- The selection process considers readiness, ability and motivation for higher education.
- Applicants without the standard qualifications may be considered using relevant life or work experience of a substantial nature and duration.
- The admissions process may consider evidence of examination ability and an independent employment reference.
- Final admission remains subject to the University admissions process and approval.
English language
- Applicants whose first language is not English should normally demonstrate English at CEFR B1 or an accepted equivalent for Level 0 entry.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The amount shown comes from official February 2026 induction material for this route.
Confirm the fee for each year and the selected intake before applying.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Complete a 120-credit foundation stage and 120-credit Level 4 CertHE stage.
Understand human development, health determinants and contemporary lifestyles.
Develop academic, digital, communication and collaborative-working skills.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Public health support
- Community wellbeing
- Health administration
- Health promotion support
- Progression to further public health study
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is the course taught?
The course is available for on-campus study in London and Birmingham.
Who awards the qualification?
The qualification is awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University.
When can I start?
A course-specific start date is not published on the current page. Confirm the next available intake before applying.
How much is the course?
Official February 2026 induction material lists a tuition fee of £9,535. Confirm the amount applicable to each year of the two-year route before applying.