Health Sciences (W44)
Open UniversityUndergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science
About this course
In this diploma, you’ll study the essential scientific concepts underpinning the function of the human mind and body; the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability; and the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. If you’re interested in the science behind our health – from what we can do as individuals to stay healthy, to global health issues such as epidemics or the treatment of people with dementia – this diploma is for you. It’s particularly relevant if you work in health-related professions, or you’re thinking about doing so.Explores health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective Uses innovative online collaborative and virtual experiences to develop science practical skills Develops a wide range of transferable skills Builds a solid foundation for further study
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2223 Speech and language therapists
2119 Natural and social science professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
2111 Chemical scientists
2231 Midwifery nurses
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Course Details
- Qualification
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2-4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science