Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science Course is formulated to ensure that you will be equipped with valuable practical experience, special work-related skills training, and an increased potential for employment.
The interdisciplinary program draws on diverse academic disciplines such as public policy, psychology, criminology, communication studies, public health, economics, exercise science, human performance, linguistics, political science, psychology, and sociology. You will gain a critical comprehension of health and social care policy, theory, and practice together with an understanding of how complex groups and societies function interact and change. You will learn from our highly qualified academics with expertise across the health and social science field.
Why should I complete the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science Our Health and Social Care ?
If you wish to make a difference to the vulnerable people in society while gaining a well-recognized qualification, this course is for you. The BSc Health and Social Science Degree is specially designed for those who aspire to pursue a career in the social, wellbeing, health, and voluntary sectors where working with people remains a key feature.
The program will develop your knowledge and skills through the core modules to advance your practice and enhance career choices. A range of optional modules can be chosen in the final years of the program to tailor the course to suit your interests, improve strengths and fine-tune your career path.
Introduction to Social Policy (HSO4002) Compulsory
Principles of Care (HSO4004) Compulsory
Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care (HSO4007) Compulsory
Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice (HSO4008) Compulsory
Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills (HSO4009) Compulsory
Group Dynamics and Working in Teams (HSO5000) Compulsory
Work-based Experience (HSO5003) Compulsory
Health Promotion - Challenges and Opportunities (HSO5004) Compulsory
Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health (HSO5005) Compulsory
Employability Skills (HSO5006) Compulsory
Person Centred Health and Social Care (HSO5007) Compulsory
Research Proposal/Methods (HSO6000) Compulsory
Compassionate Health and Social Care (HSO6001) Compulsory
Dissertation/Research Project (HSO6002) Compulsory
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HLT6012) Optional
Care of the Older Person (HLT6015) Optional
Working With Children and Families (HLT6125) Optional
Safeguarding Children (HLT6027) Optional
Contemporary Mental Health (HLT6060) Optional