BSc Health Studies

The Health Studies course at Royal Holloway, University of London is designed for those aiming to develop a career in health and the provision of health services. This undergraduate program gives students a comprehensive understanding of health perspectives and issues, health studies research, and the application of knowledge about health to policy development and management in practice. Course Content: The course encompasses core health studies modules, methods for studying health, social perspectives of health and illness, and learning about health services. There is emphasis on theoretical and applied understanding, with students having the chance to conduct their own research in the final year. As part of the course you will also delve into the world of health services, from learning about health and social care provision to studying the health industries and understanding the effects they have on society. Key Modules: Important modules include Foundations of Health Studies, Social Perspectives of Health and Illness, Methods for Studying Health, Health in Society, and a Dissertation in Health Studies.Future Careers: Graduates from this course could find roles in health and social care sectors, welfare services, government departments, health advocacy, health promotion, NGOs, private health sector organisations and health-related research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.