Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) in Health and Human Sciences

The Course

The BMedSci is a three year full-time course with an elective placement in the final year and opportunities for postgraduate study. As a student in the Centre for Health & Social Care Studies and Service Development (within the School of Nursing and Midwifery) based at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, you would be part of a vibrant student community and work alongside healthcare practitioners. The course will develop a comprehensive understanding of the health service environment equipping you for a variety of rewarding careers in health and social care.

Career Options

The Health and Human Sciences degree provides a relevant qualification for direct entry into careers such as the healthcare professions, health care management, health research, community project coordination, patient advocacy and health education. For students wishing to take up training in nursing, midwifery or allied health professions such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech therapy, it is an appropriate basis for applications to relevant postgraduate diploma or masters programmes.

Enquiries and Admissions

Entry to the course requires evidence of good academic ability, but there are no specific subject requirements at A level or equivalent. We do require English, Maths and Science GCSE; we take an individual approach to assessing relevant experience as well as formal qualifications and are always happy to discuss particular requirements and queries.

View more information about this course on the online prospectus.

Open Days

If you´d like to talk to us about your options, find out more about this programme and have a look round the Centre, please come to one of our Open Days.

To find out more, please contact Louise Hall, louise.hall@sheffield.ac.uk 0114 222 2055

Contact us

If you would like more information about this course or any of our other programmes, please email m.ashman@sheffield.ac.uk or ring 0114 226 9778.

Units in Year 1

Social patterns of Health and Illness
Health Psychology
Organisation of Modern Health Care
Ethical dilemmas in Modern Health Care
Studying in Higher Education
Communication Skills
The Body In Health
The Body in Illness

Optional Units:
Mental Health: Madness and Meaning
User expectations of Health and Social care

Units in Year 2

Critical Practice in Health & Social Care
Introduction to Quantitative Research Skills
Research Skills in Health: Qualitative Methods
Health and Social Care Management
Representations of Health, Illness & Disease

Optional Units:

Understanding "Family" in Health and Social Care
Ageing, Health and Wellbeing
Inequalities in Health
Care and communication
Molecular roots of disease

Units in Year 3

Research Appreciation and Application
Ethics in Practice
Current and Future Challenges in Health and Social Care
Dissertation

Optional Units:
Health / Social Care Placement