BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science program at Buckinghamshire New University is designed for students who are interested in a career in the health and social care sector, but are not sure which area to focus on. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the sector and offers flexibility, allowing students to select the modules that best suit their career aspirations.Course Content: The program focuses on the key areas of health and social care, providing students with a broad understanding of the sector. It covers a wide range of relevant topics such as healthcare policies, social care systems, public health issues, and health improvement strategies. It also emphasizes skills development in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, research, and decision-making. Students also have the opportunity to engage in work-based learning to gain practical experience in the field.Key Modules: The curriculum includes modules on Understanding Social Care, Psychology and Public Health, Sociology of Health, Evidence-based Practice in Health and Social Care, Health Policy and Social Interventions, and Independent Study in Health and Social Science.Future Careers: After graduating from this program, students typically pursue a diverse range of career paths in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. They have secured roles in social work, nursing, care coordination, community development, health promotion, and public health. Many students also pursue further studies to specialize in a specific area of health and social care.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page via this [link](https://www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-health-and-social-science).