Acute Care (Top-Up) - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This BSc (Hons) Acute Care (Top-Up) program at Anglia Ruskin University enables current healthcare professionals to enhance their existing qualification to a BSc in just one year while developing a specialization in acute care. Through modules, supervised work placements, and support from experienced tutors and personal development tutors, the program prepares individuals to effectively care for acutely ill adults and advance their leadership and decision-making skills.

Program Outline

The program delves into questions about human evolution, the relationship between humans and their environments, and the role of cultural knowledge in solving global conflicts. Students can focus their studies on one of three areas: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology.

Teaching:

The program offers a variety of learning experiences, including:

• In-depth and long-term studies: Cultural anthropologists conduct extensive research to understand the social, historical, economic, and technological forces that shape culture.
• Laboratory classes: Biological anthropology courses include laboratory experiences to examine human evolution and the effects of disease and malnutrition.
• Hands-on learning: Archaeology courses involve lab exercises and practical fieldwork to explore the scientific side of archaeology.
• Community internships: Students can gain practical experience through internships in various fields, such as forensic science, primate studies, and cultural resource management.
• Service learning and community work: The program encourages students to engage in service learning and community work, providing opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.

Careers:

A degree in anthropology from Marquette University prepares students for a variety of career paths, including:

• Anthropology research and teaching: Graduates can pursue careers in academia, conducting research and teaching at universities and colleges.
• Medical, law, and graduate school: An anthropology background provides a strong foundation for further studies in medicine, law, and other graduate programs.
• Cultural resource management: Anthropologists play a vital role in managing and preserving cultural heritage sites.

Other:

• Electives: Students can choose elective courses to specialize in one of the three areas of anthropology: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology.
• Summer field schools: Archaeology students have the opportunity to participate in summer field schools, gaining practical experience in archaeological fieldwork.
• Program listing: A complete list of required courses for the anthropology program is available on the Marquette University Online Bulletin.