Health and Social Care Sciences (Generic pathway)
MSc

This module explores the scientific foundations and practical applications of the bio-medical, psychological and social theories and models that underpin health and social care. Indicative content is focused upon key topics such as origins and development of the bio-medical, psychological and social perspectives of health and social care; theories/models of health behaviour change; and psycho-biological models. Bio-psychosocial conceptualisations of contemporary health and social care problems and interventions at the primary, secondary and tertiary level of prevention (such as alcohol consumption) are also addressed.

You enhance your skills as a professional practicing evidence-based health care. This module also helps your transition to postgraduate study. You develop key skills that are transferable to subsequent modules, such as literature searching and using advanced critical appraisal skills as an integral part of decision making in health and social care. You also learn how to apply the principles of change management to implement evidence in practice. We use a variety of approaches to teaching including e-learning, formal lectures, seminars and practical activities.

This module develops your knowledge base with regard to global public health issues. It aims to provide an in-depth examination of the concept of global health in general terms, and compares health and health inequalities between the first and the poor world.

This module allows you to explore a specific area of professional practice, critically evaluating relevant theory, and researching and linking theory to professional practice. You must attend the class for two days. An allocated tutor supports your independent study.

You gain the knowledge and skills you need to design and manage a primary or secondary research audit or evaluation project that’s relevant to your practice. You also cover research governance and ethics, and prepare for applying for ethical approval or release. And we prepare you for your dissertation if you choose to progress to the master’s course.

This module explores the substance of relevant health and social care policies, and also the key factors impacting on the policy and decision-making process. In particular, this module explores the impact of economic, political, technological, social and cultural factors.

This module develops your knowledge base with regard to global public health issues. It aims to provide an in-depth examination of the concept of global health in general terms, and compares health and health inequalities between the first and the poor world.

This module allows you to explore a specific area of professional practice, critically evaluating relevant theory, and researching and linking theory to professional practice. You must attend the class for two days. An allocated tutor supports your independent study.

Here you consolidate and develop further skills and knowledge from previous modules. More specifically you synthesise learning as you apply your research-related knowledge to identify a researchable problem, plan and execute a study. You use a range of different methodologies for your study, such as quantitative, qualitative or systematic review.