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BSc (Hons)

Health Studies (Family Planning and Women’s Health)

Location
Havering, East London and Southwark Campus

Duration
You are allowed 5 years to complete the degree starting from the date of enrolment on the first unit.

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
This is considered to be from the start of your first unit of study which may run at any time in any given year.

Number of places
Maximum 24
Minimum 6 per unit of study

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

Contact Tracey Eede
Post-Registration Course Administrator
eedet@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 4727

LSBU code
1261

Course contact
Pene Cook
cookpj@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 5923

Non-standard entry requirements

120 credits at Diploma level. If you do not already have a Diploma, you can still access the degree pathway by attending a bridging unit. This is called Evaluation for Level H (Level 3) Study which prepares you for study at degree level. There are no credits attached to this unit. At least 6 months relevant post registration experience.

Course units

You may take the units in any order except for the integrating study which must be the final unit of the BSc (Hons) Pathway.

Core

– The Practice of Family Planning and Reproductive Sexual Health: Unit 1: Theoretical Basis of Care in Family Planning and Sexual Health

– The Practice of Family Planning and Reproductive Sexual Health: Unit 2: Reflective Practice in Family Planning and Reproductive Sexual Health

– Research Methods and Processes

– Integrating Study

Options

– Principles and Practice of Health Promotion

– Ethics and Law in Professional Practice

– Principles and Practice of Counselling

– Non-Medical Prescribing

– Teaching in the Clinical Setting (mentorship course)

– Developing Clinical Leadership

Course description

This course has a practice focus and you will be required to attend Family Planning and Women’s Health Clinics to achieve the practice outcomes. These include assessing and meeting women’s contraceptive needs and performing cervical screening competently. You should be aware that some of these clinics are held in the evening and attendance is compulsory. Please note students must organise their own placements prior to commencing the course.

The Family Planning pathway includes two double units that are each of 30 credit value. Completing these units will qualify you to practice as a family planning nurse. Within the BSc (Hons) there are a total of four compulsory units which are both double units plus the research unit and the integrated study.

Career opportunities

Your employment prospects will be enhanced as family planning skills are in demand. Such skills are required for a variety of posts such as family planning nurse, nurse specialist, practice nurse or nurse practitioner.

Recent guest lecturers

– Dr Barbara Hollingworth, Clinical lead, Community Family Planning.