Introduction

This course provides a broad understanding of the physiology of the body’s major systems as well as human health and disease. This programme enables to study the  cause,  diagnosis  and  treatment  of  human  disease  from  a  multidisciplinary  and evidence-based perspective, which will help you with a career in a variety of healthcare and life science settings.

The  BSc  (Hons)  Health  Sciences  has  been  specifically  designed  for  those  with  an interest in health-related multidisciplinary and evidence-based perspectives while   developing   the   essential   transferable   skills   enhancing   the   student’s   employability  in  a  wide  variety  of  health  care  and  life  science  settings  and  its  contribution  to  solving  global  challenges  facing  humanity.  The  aim  of  the  course  is  to  prepare  graduates  for  a  broad  range  of  careers  within  industrial,  commercial, health management, government and environmental settings and postgraduate study.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Year 1
Biochemistry and Chemical Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Application of Health Sciences
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Pathology

Year 2
Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
Health Science Project
Human Development
Life Course and Health
Immunology
Clinical Pharmacology

Year 3
Science Research Project
Health Technologies
Human Aging and Disease
Biologics and Health Product Development
Medical Microbiology

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

For Year 1 Entry
International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS
OR
GCE ‘A’ level, with a minimum of grade C from one relevant science stream subjects 
OR
Relevant qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutes (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in sciences-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be suitable as pathway programmes for entry onto the Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education

For Year 2 Entry
Relevant polytechnic diplomas in Science-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course)
OR
Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEls) or recognized Higher Education providers in Science-related disciplines (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Level 
OR
IELTS 6.0 (with no elements below 5.5) 
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English 
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test 
OR
Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English 
OR
Equivalent

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-Time
Year 1 entry: 36 months
Year 2 entry: 24 months

Part-Time
Year 1 entry: 36 months
Year 3 entry: 24 months

Fees & Funding

Local
Fees & Structure