- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- Duration
- 9 months certificate program
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Program overview
A one year Certificate of Higher Education in health and social care, covering care principles, safeguarding, communication in care settings, and the organisation of health and social services.
Note the fee against the credential: GBP 17,950 is what a full honours degree costs here, and this is a one year certificate rather than a degree.
Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care is taught at the University of Gloucestershire, a public university in England with full degree awarding powers. Read the credential carefully though, because the health and social care certificate is a Certificate of Higher Education rather than a degree. The UK Graduate Route requires a bachelor degree, a postgraduate degree or another qualification on a specified list, and a certificate at this level is generally not among them. That means this course may support no post-study work rights at all, and no dependant may accompany you. Confirm the Graduate Route position with the university and UKVI in writing before paying any deposit, because the fee here matches courses that do qualify.
The academic bar for Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care is a recognised Grade 12 or equivalent school qualification with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the health and social care certificate is recorded at GBP 17,950. Gloucestershire charges no application fee, and Gloucestershire charges no application fee, and an India Scholarship of GBP 4,000 to 5,000 may apply to the health and social care certificate automatically. The health and social care certificate lists two entry windows, the earliest in 2027. Apply Study Visa manages your the health and social care certificate application, the deposit, the offer, the CAS and the UK student visa as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this course.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 with reading 20, writing 19, speaking 22 and listening 19; or PTE Academic 64. The Duolingo English Test is NOT accepted.
- Application and deposit: The University of Gloucestershire charges NO application fee, so applying costs you nothing. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: Gloucestershire runs an India Scholarship worth GBP 4,000 to 5,000 for self-funded international students, awarded automatically with no separate application. A Global Scholarship of GBP 1,500 also applies, and merit awards run higher again. You cannot hold more than one university scholarship, so the India award is normally the one to pursue. Confirm the exact figure on your offer letter rather than assuming the maximum.
- Additional requirement: An enhanced DBS check is required for work with vulnerable adults. Confirm both the Graduate Route position and the credit transfer arrangements before paying a deposit. The Duolingo English Test is NOT accepted at this campus on any course. Plan for IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic instead.
- Work rights: The health and social care certificate is a Certificate of Higher Education, NOT a degree. The UK Graduate Route generally requires a degree, so this course may support no post-study work rights. Confirm the position with the university and UKVI in writing before paying a deposit.
- Student visa: Apply Study Visa prepares the CAS request, the financial evidence and the UK student visa submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Care Worker: residential and community settings
- Support Worker: health and social care services
- Healthcare Assistant: hospitals and clinics
- Further Study: progression to a related degree
- Care Coordinator: after experience
- Team Leader: after experience
Reality check: if progression to a degree is your aim, ask in writing how many credits transfer, because that determines whether this year saves you anything.
About University of Gloucestershire - Park
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #1234
- Established
- 1847
- Reference No.
- 10007145
