BSc (Hons) Health Studies with Foundation Year

Module: 3HW004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module considers the inter-relationship between psychological functioning, health and health behaviour. You will explore a range of psychological concepts which will be applied to understanding behaviours that promote or are harmful to health and, in particular look at a number of different approaches to improving health. Aim: To enable you to identify different approaches for maintaining and improving health and quality of life

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3HW003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities. Whether people are healthy or not is determined to a large extent by their circumstances and environment. This module discusses some of the reasons for this and looks at how levels of health differ between different groups in society. Aim: To enable you to develop awareness of the determinants of health

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4HL001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

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: 2

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: 2

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: 2

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: 2

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: 2

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

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