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Degree

Level
Undergraduate
Made up of
360 credits

Description

This BA/BSc (Hons) in Health Studies degree is only available until 31 December 2011. You should have already successfully completed An introduction to health and social care (K101) (or the discontinued module K100) and Health and disease (U205) (the last presentation of U205 was in February 2007). 

In order to claim this qualification, you must have completed the required 360 credits for this degree by the end of 2011. If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Credit, Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email.

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How to register

Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.

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Career relevance and employability

The degree will appeal to anyone who wants to understand how the biological and social worlds influence health and health care, and especially to those who work or hope to work in a health-related occupation. 

There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.

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Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Cognitive skills
  • Practical and professional skills
  • Key skills

Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.

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Credit for previous study elsewhere

If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.

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Classification of your degree

On successful completion of the required number and type of modules you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health Studies degree. Your honours degree will be classified either as first-class honours, upper second-class honours, lower second-class honours or third-class honours. The class of degree is determined by the best grades you achieve in 240 credits from those modules above Level 1 listed above. At least 120 of those credits must come from modules at Level 3. You will have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.

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Fees 2012

See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.

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