Health Sciences (W44)

Open University
Undergraduate 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.

Key features of the course

  • 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
  • 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