(Hons) Health and Social Science Bucks New University

Overview

 Bucks New University (Hons) Health and Social Science course is perfect for anyone who is interested in how society effects our health and wellbeing. We will study society and its impact on our health and wellbeing, including how harmful trends within our society are dealt with. We examine the impact and the cause of poor wellbeing both in terms of national policy and general healthcare practises.This subject is perfect if you want to pursue a career in the public sector, either working in policy or politics, with ambition to change the landscape of healthcare and the health sector in the UK. Health and social science will help you to attain key transferable academic skills which are needed to pursue a career in the wellbeing, health, social and voluntary sectors.

You’ll be well qualified for positions such as a health assessment officer, exercise coordinators and lifestyle coaches. Social policy positions will also be within your grasp, or you may choose to work in the voluntary sector working with people in recovery.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

• In addition to the great employability potential and the skills you gain from the course, there are other benefits to studying at BNU, such as our easy commute location, our quality reputation with local employers and our insightful modules.
• Large numbers of students have families and other commitments while they study, that’s why we aim to make our course as accommodating as possible to fit around your lifestyle.  
• We also offer this course on a part time basis, which gives you the flexibility to study and work around other responsibilities when you need to. 

• With our big deal benefit, all our societies, student union organised trips and extracurricular activities are completely free to you as a student. 

What are my career prospects? 

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation. 

Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science course will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities in the leisure, health and social sectors, such as:

• Health assessment officer
• Exercise coordinator
• Lifestyle coach
• Social Policy positions
• Working with people in recovery.