Health Sciences (Q71)
Open UniversityUndergraduate 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.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.
Key features of the course
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