{page 170}

BSc (Hons)
Health Studies

Location
Southwark and East London campuses

Duration

2-3 years (up to 6 years may be taken to complete from the point of registration. A negotiated shorter time may be possible if suitable, recent and accredited courses are transferred in from other universities in line with the course regulations)

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
Units have varied start times – see Continuing
Professional Development Prospectus

Number of places
Variable dependant on units undertaken

Simple timetable info
Day release

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
Part-time: S448

Course contacts
Richard Hatchett
hatcher@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8023

Linda Williams
willialm@lsbu.ac.uk 0– 20 7815 4724

Course administrator and information on
CPD prospectus:

Southwark campus
Reena Varsani – 020 7815 6268
Fahimeh Green – 020 7815 7853

Havering campus
Colin Monks – 020 7815 5974
Karen Taylor – 020 7815 5977

Course units

Year 1–2

– Optional units

Year 2–3

– Optional units

– Research unit

Year 3

– Integrated study

Options

A large variety of optional units are available from our CPD prospectus examining clinical, management, ethical and professional issues.


Course description

A number of pathways are accessible within the framework of this course. These are prescribed or individually negotiated and designed to meet students’ individual, professional and personal academic development needs.

The course structure is flexible, allowing students to study at their own pace. The course aims to ensure that students have a sound theoretical evidencebased knowledge that can be applied to the work environment.

Career opportunities

Employment prospects are excellent. Successful students frequently attain promotion in their clinical posts.

Typical background of applicant

Students are typically qualified staff working in specialist clinical areas at band five or six, seeking to expand their clinical and academic skills in a chosen clinical area.

Additional notes

The course framework offers a flexible approach to the sequence and time frame in which units can be taken. This is negotiated on an individual basis with the pathway advisors.

Please see the CPD prospectus for further details (contact Kerry Shewan on 020 7815 8024 or Colin Monks on 020 7815 5974).