Can I apply to Uni with a Cert HE?

I am studying the foundation year on a Biomedicine course and will be able to go straight onto the first year after this, however I've been considering changing to a different course.

I've been told that if I change uni after this year,
rather progressing with the Biomed course, then I will receive a Cert He (subjects allied to Medicine).

I can't find any universities that ask for a Cert HE, everywhere I've looked asks for a levels, gcse's or an access course. Why is this? Can I apply for a course with a Cert HE rather than an access course?

Thanks

Reply 1

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

21

They will probably consider it. I'd suggest contacting any unis you wish to apply to beforehand to enquire about whether it meets their entry requirements. I expect it'll meet their requirements in general but if they require particular subjects to A-level or equivalent, it may or may not meet that requirement.

Note that having a CertHE may affect your entitlement to funding for a new course, under equivalent or lower level qualification (ELQ) rules; it is possible you might need to self fund tuition fees for first year as a result. I'd recommend checking this with SFE well in advance so you can make any necessary plans.

Reply 2

McGinger

18

Cert HE is the equivalent of Year 1 of a University degree, not a Foundation course.

Most Universities will only accept Foundation courses from 'parallel' Universities - ie. those asking for the same grades for that main degree as they do. As above, you should contact each Uni with a full list of all your qualifications, and the link to your Foundation course on the Uni website and ask if this will be accepted for Year 1 entry.

Reply 3

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

21

Original post by McGinger

Cert HE is the equivalent of Year 1 of a University degree, not a Foundation course.

Most Universities will only accept Foundation courses from 'parallel' Universities - ie. those asking for the same grades for that main degree as they do. As above, you should contact each Uni with a full list of all your qualifications, and the link to your Foundation course on the Uni website and ask if this will be accepted for Year 1 entry.

I think the OP is referring to the Birkbeck CertHE Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine course, which is a standalone CertHE but also serves as the foundation year for their BSc Biomedicine degree. It's a bit of an oddity as a result, since it's one of the few (maybe the only) foundation years which you can also get a qualification from upon leaving it and not progressing to the main degree programme...

Reply 4

McGinger

18

Original post by artful_lounger

Birkbeck CertHE Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine course,

Useful to know about - thanks.

Reply 5

italianlemons

6

Out of interest, did you change courses? What put you off carrying on with the biosciences? I too have been looking at the biosciences at Birkbeck!

Reply 6

Niknak91

OP

9

Original post by italianlemons

Out of interest, did you change courses? What put you off carrying on with the biosciences? I too have been looking at the biosciences at Birkbeck!

Sorry for the exceptionally late reply!

I didn't end up changing, I actually ended up really enjoying the course and I'm now going into my final year. I have to say I've been very impressed with the teaching at Birkbeck and the course content has been very interesting. Did you end up taking a course?

Can I apply to Uni with a Cert HE?

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