Health Sciences BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to health, illness and disease, examining the many interlinked factors that shape the health of individuals and populations. With a strong emphasis on employability, it will prepare you for a career in the health sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Public and Professional Healthcare  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Health Science Degree adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health, illness and disease. Students will be introduced to the many interlinked factors that contribute to the health status of individuals and populations. Modules include Health and Society, Introduction to Physiology, Introduction to Human Nutrition, Concepts of Health, Global Health, Environmental Health, Public Health, Research Methods in Health, Nutritional Perspectives of Exercise, Health and Disease, Health in Later Life, Epidemiology, Theories, Perspectives and Concepts in Health Sociology and Health Psychology.

Career pathways

We offer an innovative approach to enhancing the employability of our BSc Health Sciences graduates. We’ll help develop your awareness of your subject-specific skills, transferable skills and provide you with a reflective approach to learning.

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