BSc Health Studies
The BSc in Health Studies is a new programme commencing in September in 2010 and will replace and rationalise the two existing post-registration degree programmes: BSc Nursing Studies and BSc Interprofessional Studies. The programme reflects current Scottish Executive Initiatives in Health and Social Care that highlight the need for improved collaboration and coordination between professionals and across organisational boundaries.
The target market includes health and social care professionals such as nurses, midwives, social workers, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, complementary therapists, paramedics, speech and language therapists, art therapists, radiographers, audiologists, as well as health project officers, development workers and community health partnership workers.
To be eligible for the title ‘BSc Health Studies’, students must successfully complete a minimum of three 20 point Health Studies modules at SCQF 9 (Level 3 SCOTCAT), including a core module: ‘Evidence-based Practice‘.
If you require more than 60 credits, you are also required to undertake a second core module: ‘Interprofessional Working’.
Module Study Time
Successful completion of each module requires approximately 200 hours of "notional student effort" which includes personal study, participation in on-line tutorials, and submission of assignments. Each module lasts twelve weeks. You should anticipate studying approximately 16 hours per week.
As a student on the electronic campus you will be expected to participate in 75% of electronic forum discussions throughout each module, some of which are assessed.
Modules and Fees
The breakdown of the modular plan is shown below. To view the aims and syllabus for a module click on the module title.
| Module Title | Points | UK & European Fee | Overseas Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interprofessional Working |
20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Evidence Based Practice | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Work Based Learning | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Leading in Healthcare | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Professional and Moral Issues | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Palliative Care Principles 1 | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Palliative Care Principles 2 | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Teaching in Professional Practice | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Non-Malignant Palliative Care | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| The Principles of Cancer Care | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |
| Older Adults in Society | 20 Points at level 9 | £210.00 | £695.00 |