BSc Professional Health Studies

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies program equips healthcare professionals with critical thinking, transferable skills, and a comprehensive understanding of integrated health and social care systems. Through a blended learning format and flexible part-time online options, students develop expertise in areas such as critical research appraisal, long-term conditions management, and leadership in health and social care, preparing them for diverse roles in the healthcare and social care sector.

Program Outline

Bachelors of Science Professional Health Studies

Degree Overview:

The BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic health and social care sector. The program focuses on enhancing the expertise of healthcare professionals and those involved in allied health services.

Program Aims:

• Enhance critical thinking and analytical abilities in a problem-based learning environment
• Develop transferable skills relevant to the contemporary demands placed upon healthcare professionals
• Foster a comprehensive understanding of the connection between integrated health and social care systems

Program Highlights:

• Emphasis on developing critical awareness regarding workplace aspects impactful in improving patient experience
• Flexibility provided through part-time online study options to accommodate various individual needs

Outline:

This comprehensive BSc program spans over two years.

Year 3:

• Focus: Equipping students with critical appraisal research skills, professional development and knowledge relevant to contemporary issues in healthcare
• Module Composition: One core module (Critical Research Appraisal) & Five optional modules (selection from 20 choices) including:
• Long-Term Conditions Management
• Introduction to Palliative Care
• Therapeutic Communication Pain Management
• Essentials of Cancer Care Supporting People Facing Loss

Year 4:

• Core Module: Honours Dissertation
• 4 additional optional modules:
• Effective Teaching in Practice
• eHealth: Assessment at a Distance
• Improving Population Health
• Leadership in Health and Social Care
• Utilizing eHealth to Support Healthcare

Teaching and Assessment:

• Blended learning format incorporating lectures, tutorials, and hands-on workshops
• Additional assessments include group work, literature reports, and research projects

Assessment Methods:

• Practical assessment (7%)
• Coursework (93%)

Careers:

Graduates are poised for success in diverse roles across the healthcare and social care sector:

• Therapy and support provision within specialized fields like cancer or palliative care
• Project Management positions
• Therapy Assistant roles
• Senior support worker responsibilities
• Clinical effectiveness roles

Other Relevant Information:

• Part-time online delivery routes available for flexible learning
• School of Health & Life Sciences affiliation, renowned for innovative courses with virtual and practical ward experience.
• State-of-the-art healthcare facilities across Scottish campuses simulating various clinical and real-world settings.
• London facilities offering both in-person and online courses to accelerate career development in healthcare
• Internationally recognized work in breastfeeding endorsed by UNICEF
• Research-led approach, exemplified by dementia policy/practice research earning top honors in Scotland's Dementia Awards.
• Emphasis on preparing graduates to achieve their aspirations within the healthcare field.