Health Sciences (Q71)

Open University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

About this course

This degree examines the science behind health, from individual health to global issues like epidemics or the treatment of dementia. You’ll study the science that underpins the function of the human mind and body. Explore the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability, and examine the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. This course is particularly relevant if you work in a health-related profession or aspire to work in one.

Key features of the course

  • Explore health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective.

  • Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs.

  • Gain transferable skills to enhance your employability in healthcare, health research and other settings.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    2231 Midwifery nurses
    3219 Health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science