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Health Sciences at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) - UCAS

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Course summary

This 3 year degree in Health Sciences will develop students’ knowledge of the human body in health and disease and provide the foundation for future studies in a variety of health care and health science disciplines as well as providing the an underpinning for postgraduate study in health management and leadership. This course will develop your understanding of disease process and the types of clinical care appropriate to treat different conditions. You will build your knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, research, ethics and leadership within a specialist health sciences university with opportunities to learn with and from practicing clinicians, scientists, researchers and other health focused students. During your study you’ll also make use of our specialised clinical imaging facilities, and come face to face with real human anatomy at our dedicated prosection facility. There are practical classes and lab sessions where you can learn and practice your diagnostic and therapeutic skills with our tutors on hand to help. Your study will be split between lectures, labs and classes along with directed and self-directed study and clinical observations. Completion of this course will allow you to apply to join one of AECC University College’s pre-registration degree courses or a number of other post graduate pre and post registration degrees to suit your chosen field of healthcare subject to meeting individual entry criteria and successful selection.

Modules

Level 4 Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits) Human Development (20 credits) Public Health and Health Promotion (20 credits) Biochemistry (20 credits) Health Psychology (20 credits) Blood and Cellular Science (20 credits) Level 5 Disease and Immunity (20 credits) Pharmacology and Toxicology (20 credits) Evidence Based Medicine (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits) Human Nutrition (20 credits) Principles of Clinical Assessment (20 credits) Level 6 Interprofessional and Collaborative Practice (20 credits) Healthcare Leadership and Management (20 credits) (CPD7019) Healthcare Ethics and Social Responsibility (20 credits) Complex and Chronic Conditions across the lifespan (20 credits) Dissertation (40 credits)


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each component) TOEFL (IBT) 79 overall with a minimum score of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) 169 overall with a minimum score of 162 in each component Pearson PTE (Academic) 54 overall with a minimum score of 51 in each component Language Cert International ESOL 144 overall with a minimum score of 32 in each section (B2 level)

https://www.aecc.ac.uk/study/apply/how-to-apply/international-applicants/english-language-requirements/

https://www.aecc.ac.uk/study/apply/how-to-apply/international-applicants/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £16560* Year 1
International £16560* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Health Sciences at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) - UCAS