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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
Oct 2026
3 Year
This degree examines the science behind health, from individual health to global issues like epidemics or the treatment of dementia. You’ll study the science that underpins the function of the human mind and body. Explore the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability, and examine the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. This course is particularly relevant if you work in a health-related profession or aspire to work in one.
Key features of the course- Explore health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective- Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs- Gain transferable skills to enhance your employability in healthcare, health research and other settings
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