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 School of Nursing and Midwifery 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 or allied health professions such as occupational therapy or speech therapy, it is an appropriate basis for applications to relevant postgraduate diploma or masters programmes.

The School of Nursing & Midwifery is currently ranked 9th out of 71 institutions in the Complete University Guide 2013.

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 require English Language GCSE Grade C, or equivalent; 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, 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 222 2034.

Units in Year 1

The Body in Health
The Body in Illness
The Organisation of Modern Health Care
Studying in Higher Education
Communication Skills
Social Patterns of Health and Illness
Health Psychology
Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Health Care

Optional Units:
User Expectations of Health and Social Care
Mental Health: Madness and Meaning

Units in Year 2

Research Skills in Health: Qualitative Methods
Introduction to Quantitative Reserach Skills
Making Sense Of Policy
Inequalities in Health
Health Care Management

Optional Units:
The Molecular Roots of Disease
Care and Communication
Perspectives on Pain
Ageing, Health and Wellbeing
Representations of Health, Illness and Disease
Understanding Family in Health and Social Care

Units in Year 3

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