BSc (Hons) Health Studies

Module: 4HL001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module allows you to explore and extend your knowledge and understanding of human physiology in health and illness, using a wide variety of sources. You will be able to identify and discuss normal and abnormal physiology to local current healthcare issues.

Module: 4HW052

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module provides an introduction to various paradigms of holistic health and wellbeing practice, offering students the opportunity to examine principles, applications, and evidence base. Through a varied format including lecture room based sessions, small group work and on-line activities, the module will enable students to explore the concept of holism and to examine a range of non-biomedical approaches to health and wellbeing. It will also provide a robust foundation for students seeking to further develop their knowledge in this subject area in the level 5 module entitled ‘Holistic Approaches in Healthcare’.

Module: 4HW008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In the academic and health community there is increasing discussion about variations in the risk of disease and differences in the health experience of individuals with diverse backgrounds. In the last three decades or more, differences in health outcomes and experience by different groups have received more and more attention. This module looks at how health is affected by various social and cultural factors and what is being done to address these challenges so that the health and well being of all groups in society can be improved.

Module: 4SH001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Health is considered as a positive and diverse value. The module aims to provide a broad foundation in Health Studies subjects through examining the various influences on health, both in the community and at the individual level. Students will be encouraged to discuss ways in which health can be understood and promoted with reference to recent theory and evidence.

Module: 4HL002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

& nbsp; This module will& nbsp;focus on the enhancement of both volunteering and employability skills. Successful completion of the module will lead to the & #39;Silver& #39; Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award Personal and professional benefits from this module;- & middot; Develop a better understanding of the voluntary sector and community organisations & middot; Understand skills which employers value -Develop personal communication and presentation skills -Identify and articulate relevant employability skills & middot; Introduction to useful contacts for the future & middot; Engage in active personal development & nbsp;

Module: 4HW002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Some occupations can have a detrimental effect on physical or mental health and well-being. This module enables the student to take a biomedical approach in examining the impact of work on health, in order to understand and plan for actions that can be taken to reduce, to the lowest possible level, harmful effects of work on health.

Module: 5HW004

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Where we live and our communities are inextricably linked with our health and life expectancies. The impact community environment has on illness, health and wellbeing is explored from a multi-disciplinary public health perspective, investigating theory and practical applications, preparing the student for the diverse nature of community development work.

Module: 5HL007

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module aim is to provide opportunity to explore the concept of mental health from a range of perspectives. Students will gain an understanding of the range of mental health conditions and explore treatment options, service models and positive approaches to promote recovery. The module will draw throughout on service user's experiences, legislation and evidence to further enhance an understanding of mental health and wellbeing. The module is designed to allow flexibility of choice for participants to focus on areas of interest.

Module: 5HW047

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to provide students with a broad understanding of wider healthcare practicesin the UK. The content looks outside of the biomedical model and examines the theoretical basis for the introduction of a variety of therapies into diverse healthcare scenarios. The module will build upon the level 4 module,'Foundations of Holistic Health', applying and contextualising initial knowledge and understanding. Participants will develop awareness of the provision of integrated healthcare.

Module: 5HL008

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the research process and means of gathering, analysing and drawing meaningful conclusions from academic literature in a coherent manner. It also provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the two main Research Methodologies (Qualitative and Quantitative), and their respective methods of data collection.

Module: 5HW003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

What are the current post 2010 public health priorities, and how will these be addressed? The module explores Public Health from a theoretical perspective, considering how government priority translates to policy and practical applications.

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