program description

previously health studies ba (hons), this course has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the sector. 

this degree course is an interprofessional and dynamic science course, providing an opportunity for students to understand and analyse contemporary developments in health and social care.

we’ve structured the course to enable students to tailor their learning to fit specific career interests, build their confidence and acquire specialist skills sought by employers.

you’ll study personal and academic development, the psychological and sociological theory of health and illness, health and welfare, health improvement and lifestyle, social research methods, health and disease in communities, and health promotion and public health. you’ll also have the opportunity to choose from elective modules in year three including ageing and health, mental health and wellbeing, and social exclusion and health. in addition, your final year will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have learned by producing a health intervention report, where you will make recommendations on how to improve access to healthcare for all.

key features

• our course content and teaching are designed to help you secure jobs in the healthcare sector by developing skills sought by graduate employers.
• graduates go on to careers in social work, nursing and health promotion with charitable organisations or local councils as well as progressing onto further study.
• benefit from teaching that’s underpinned by cutting-edge research – dmu academic kylie baldwin has been researching the motivations of women who freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons.
• join a supportive learning environment where all students benefit from the guidance of a personal tutor throughout their studies.
• gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our #dmuglobal initiative – recently, as part of the programme, students worked with refugees in berlin and focused on social issues, poverty and health in florida.