Academic Preparation for Health Courses

This short course has been designed to bridge the gap for those individuals who do not yet meet the entry criteria for their chosen health degree level course. It may also be useful for those individuals who have not been in education for over 5 years. This blended learning course provides the opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to progress in higher education and successfully complete your academic studies. This short course assists you in developing a variety of transferable skills, as well as life-long learning skills and reflective practice. It will also help you enhance your organisation and IT skills. You'll learn about essay and report writing, academic referencing, assignment planning, reflective practice and understanding of evidence-based practice. Supported by an academic team you'll undertake a series of weekly activities and online reading via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £17,600

UK students: £600

UK/Home: £600

International: £17,600

21 September 2026; 11 January 2027

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom