Health and Wellbeing, BSc Hons

This innovative programme aims to provide students with insight into the wider context of health and wellbeing, a subject which is now firmly on the health agenda. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the range of skills and competencies associated with the scientific study of this subject. They will also be able to analyse the importance of the biological, psychological, social, economic and cultural context surrounding individual and community health and wellbeing. The implications of local, national and international policies for the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups are examined and strategies to promote individual, organisational and community health and wellbeing are considered. Students appraise and use research and demonstrate their potential to contribute to the evidence base underpinning the study of health and wellbeing and acquire the skills to demonstrate graduate attributes for employment.

Aims of the programme

To examine the concepts of health and wellbeing through the biological, psychological and social sciences.
To explore health and wellbeing and its variances across the lifespan.
To develop insight into the wider context and framework of the health and wellbeing of individuals and specific groups and develop skills to work in occupational settings.

UCAS code

B901 A BSc/HW

School

Health & Social Care

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

FROM a minimum of two subjects at A-level or from AVCEs

OR a BTEC National Diploma (MMM) or Certificate (DD)

OR a Society, Health and Development Diploma

PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English Language, mathematics or a science subject) or equivalent

OR an approved Access to Higher Education Diploma (with English and mathematics at level 2 or 3).

• Mature students with alternative qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations and coursework, including essays, reports and presentations.

Career options

Graduates may pursue opportunities within organisations in health development, citizenship and community involvement, including non-governmental organisations, the NHS, social care, universities (e.g. student services), leisure services, private organisations. Students may also wish to continue with postgraduate study.

Year 1

Introduction to Concepts of Health
Academic Skills for Health and Social Care
Introduction to Health and Social Policy
Understanding Quantitative Data 1
Improving Individual Health and Wellbeing
Physiology of Health and Wellbeing
Introduction to Community Health and Wellbeing

Year 2

Life and Health and Wellbeing: Bio-Psycho-Social Perspectives OR Psychological Aspects of Health
Introduction to the Research Process
Understanding Quantitative Data 2
Healthy Nutrition
Analysis of Health Needs
Health Promotion
Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion

Year 3

Project (Dissertation)
Influences of Mind-Body Relationships on Health
Brain, Behaviour and Health
Partnership Approaches to Health and Wellbeing
Environment, Housing and Wellbeing
One of:
- Understanding Management in Health and Social Care
- Health and Care Ethics
- Health Policy and Organisation
One of:
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- European Health and Social Care
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Wellbeing
- Health Promotion (if not studied in Year 2)
- Preparation for Employment

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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