








If you’re interested in the scientific and social aspects of disease and disability, this certificate is for you. It integrates biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology, health statistics and social sciences to investigate the underlying causes and solutions in a range of conditions – from pain and addiction to lung disease and cancer.
**Key features of the course**
- Explore a range of health topics in their wider personal, cultural and social contexts
- Learn to evaluate evidence; understand and use scientific terms and concepts; handle...
If you’re interested in the scientific and social aspects of disease and disability, this certificate is for you. It integrates biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology, health statistics and social sciences to investigate the underlying causes and solutions in a range of conditions – from pain and addiction to lung disease and cancer.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Explore a range of health topics in their wider personal, cultural and social contexts<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to evaluate evidence; understand and use scientific terms and concepts; handle numbers; and interpret graphs and tables<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability in healthcare and other settings<br/><br/><br/>- Builds a solid foundation for further study<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
Provider Details
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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