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Bachelor of Medical Science(BMedSci)Health and Human Sciences.

ContentsHealth and Human Sciences at the University of Sheffield 3

Our students 4

Course structure 5

Adding value – the Health and Human Sciences Graduate 6

Supporting you 7

What was the most enjoyable and rewarding part of the course? I found almost all aspects of the course enjoyable and rewarding... The staff are amazing – really friendly, caring and supportive. I met some fantastic people from all over the world many of whom I am still in touch with. The diversity of the course content and the freedom to choose modules from other disciplines meant the course never got boring and I could direct my learning towards my future goals. Going on placement really helped to build my confidence in my ability to work alongside professionals from a range of health and social care backgrounds. Graduating with a first class degree made me very proud to be a student of the University of Sheffield and especially of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.Andrea Speak (BMedSci Health and Human Science Graduate)

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Health and Human Sciences at the University of Sheffield

Many of the most important challenges of the 21st century arise from health and social care. From an ageing population, persisting health inequalities, the need for evidence-based interventions to specific challenges such as obesity, diabetes and antibiotic resistance.

This means there is an ongoing and increasing demand for expertise in a range of fields. These include public health, health management and administration, service commissioning, health research, social work and clinical expertise in nursing, medicine, midwifery, physiotherapy, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.

Our degree recognises the demand for this expertise and our graduates are well placed to pursue careers in these areas.

The University of Sheffield is a world-leading research institution that emphasises the importance of research-led teaching. This approach is at the heart of our teaching in Health and Human Sciences at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. In the most recent national ranking of research, our department was placed in the top ten and is internationally renowned in many research areas, including children, young people and families; enhancing the care and wellbeing of older people and palliative care.

You will undertake your studies in a stimulating learning environment that will challenge your thinking. We understand that you have individual talents and interests, and we are recognised for providing high levels of personalised student support and guidance that will address your learning needs and enable you to realise your full potential. You will be part of an intake of around fifty students and this makes it easier for us to provide you with the right level of individual support.

We offer you excellent teaching across a wide range of modules. Our academic team is comprised of experts in the field of health and social care delivery; leadership and management; health psychology; sociology; social policy and public health; biology, biosciences and biomedicine. Our students consistently rate the quality of teaching and their learning experience highly. The enthusiasm of teaching staff, the appropriateness of teaching methods, the ability of teachers to explain key concepts and the quality of feedback we provide is highly valued by our students and reflected in our excellent National Student Survey (NSS) scores.

Our degree runs as a three year full-time course (or you can study for six years as a part time student) with the option of a practice-based placement or overseas study in the final year. The degree will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience that will enable you to progress to a career in health, whether you are interested in health care practice, management or research.

The wide range of knowledge and skills you will develop whilst undertaking your studies are transferable and also relevant to other professions such as teaching and social work. So you will be able to keep your career options open whilst you complete your degree.

When you graduate you will be able to:

• argue clearly and effectively on the basis of empirical evidence

• analyse and evaluate research data

• write clear and concise reports

• access and retrieve information from a wide variety of sources

• present your thoughts in an organised and articulate way.

There are numerous opportunities to make the most of your time here at Sheffield – from getting involved in our student society (NHSoc) or volunteering in our local hospitals, to undertaking paid or charitable work. You could also take advantage of our study abroad module in your third year through our links with Maastricht University. Whatever your interests, we will make sure you are aware of all the options available to you.

Our aim is to actively engage you in the study of relevant health and human sciences, including biomedicine, health policy, healthcare ethics, research, health psychology and health care management so that you will graduate with a broad understanding of health and healthcare provision and be fully prepared for a range of career options including:

• Postgraduate study of nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy etc.

• Public Health

• Research and evaluation of health therapies and interventions

• Health care management

Full details of the range of career options in the NHS can be found on the designated “NHS Careers” website: www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/career

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Our students

Who are our Students? Our course attracts students of all ages. Some of our students come straight from school having studied traditional ‘A’ level subjects others have completed BTEC qualifications or completed ‘Access to HE’ courses. Some of our students are looking for a change of direction and are returning to education from established careers. Others are looking for new opportunities, having raised a family.

Please note, entry requirements are reviewed each year. For the most up to date list, please contact us or visit our website - www.sheffield.ac.uk/snm

Widening ParticipationWe value the diversity of our students who are from a wide range of backgrounds and bring an impressive range of experience and life skills to their studies. We welcome applicants with non-standard qualifications and provide opportunities for prior learning to be assessed and accredited against academic awards. The School has progression agreements with local Further Education Colleges, to encourage participation in the BMedSci Health and Human Sciences programme by those who have traditionally not accessed higher education. This means that students undertaking courses other than A levels, and who may be applying from one of the colleges with a progression agreement in place, will be considered. To find out if you are likely to benefit from this, please contact our admissions team or your local college tutor.

Open DaysThese provide you with the opportunity to come and have a look round and to talk to staff and students. They are the best way to really get a feel for the University. You can take a tour of the campus, the Students’ Union, and the accommodation. There are talks about accommodation, studying abroad, student finance, and a chance to meet our current students.

We run a number of open days throughout the year. Full details of our open day schedule can be found at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/opendays

If you are unable to attend on these dates don’t worry, we frequently arrange ad hoc visits. If you would like to arrange a visit or would like to know future open day dates or attend a “taster lecture” please contact us.

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Course structureOur course is designed to enable students to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding over three years of study and is based on a set of core modules. These combine with a wide range of optional modules which are delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery and other departments across the University. Our modules are popular with students undertaking other degrees, giving you the opportunity to study with students from other disciplines.

The Academic Year The academic year at Sheffield is divided into two 15 week semesters. Your first year begins with an ‘Intro Week’ when you register, settle into your accommodation, meet the other students on your course, choose your modules and attend our welcome events. You will usually take half your modules in semester one, between October and December, and the remaining half in semester two, between February and May. Coursework submission and exams take place in January and February for semester one and in May and June for semester two.

Progression To graduate with an Honours Degree you will need to take modules to the value of 360 credits over a period of three years. Modules are worth 10 or 20 credits and you will choose modules to the total value of 120 credits each year. You must pass Year One to progress into Year Two, but your Year One marks will not influence your final degree. Your final degree classification is determined by marks gained in Years Two and Three of your studies. All Honours students, as part of the dissertation module, undertake a literature review on a topic of their choice.

Expectations You will attend a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials. The various modules are assessed by a mix of essay, unseen examination, presentations and project work. You will be expected to attend all timetabled teaching and to read around topics in advance, to enable you to participate in discussion and group projects.

We recognise the importance of providing academic support with your studies and will give you detailed feedback on your assessed work.

Getting involved in how your course is runWe value student participation in the governance of our programmes. This is essential in ensuring that high standards of learning and teaching are maintained and continuously developed.

There are a number of committees where students are represented, these include Student Staff Committee, Board of Studies and the Learning and Teaching Committee. Every cohort elects one or two representatives onto each of these committees, to ensure that the student voice is heard in relation to learning and teaching issues. Feedback is an essential part of this process, and we ensure that you are kept informed on issues that may affect your learning experience.

Undergraduate Year One (Level One)You will undertake a first year consisting of core modules worth 90 credits and a choice of optional modules from within or outside the Department worth 30 credits.

Undergraduate Year Two (Level Two)Year Two will broaden your subject knowledge and understanding as well as enabling you to develop your understanding of healthcare research.

Undergraduate Year Three (Level Three) In the third year formal teaching will focus on an advanced understanding of health and social care challenges, healthcare ethics and illness and disease using a variety of analytic and theoretical frameworks. Year Three will also emphasise experiential and practical learning through the placement opportunities.

Your placement can be in a variety of health, social care or related settings. You will have the opportunity to choose a placement experience that is relevant to your career intentions.

In the final semester you will submit a dissertation on a topic chosen by you that reflects your academic interests.

Core Modules (90 credits) Optional Modules (30 credits)

Introduction to Epidemiology Health PromotionHealth Inequalities User Expectations in Health and

Social Care

Making Use of Information and / or

Other unrestricted modules delivered by other University departments.

Organisation of Modern HealthcareSociological Approaches to Health and IllnessStudying in Higher EducationThe Body in Health 1The Body in Health 2

Core Modules (80 credits) Optional Modules (40 credits)

Communication in Healthcare Ageing, Health and WellbeingHealth Psychology Biography and Narrative in Palliative,

Supportive and End of Life CareHealthcare Management Physiology of Pregnancy & ChildbirthMaking Sense of Health Policy and / or

Other unrestricted modules delivered by other University departments.

Research Methods and ParadigmsThe Body in Illness

Optional Modules (Autumn Semester)

Core Modules (Spring Semester)

(You will choose units to the value of 60 credits from the following)

Current and Future Challenges in Health & Social Care (20 credits)

Ethics in Practice (20 credits)

The Biomedical Basis of Disease Management (20 credits)

Dissertation (40 credits)

Optional Modules (Spring Semester)

Health & Human Science Placement (20 credits)

Maastricht University Study Placement (20 credits)

and / or

Other unrestricted modules delivered by other University departments.

and / or

Other unrestricted modules delivered by other University departments.

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Adding value – the Health and Human Sciences Graduate

What is a Sheffield Health and Human Sciences graduate? We believe that a university degree is more than just studying your chosen subject. We also want you to be able to develop your transferable skills and to offer you the opportunity to enhance your CV, by participating in a range of activities which will be both personally fulfilling and attractive to potential employers.

When you graduate you will have:

• a wide range of transferable skills and be able to apply them to your chosen path

• had the opportunity to undertake a placement in a health or social care workplace setting – giving you insight into how a health care team operates

• had the opportunity to study abroad at Maastricht University (where you can get to experience another culture and a new perspective on your subject)

• had the opportunity to get involved in a huge variety of voluntary activities.

Your future careerOur graduates are very employable, highly sought after by employers, and have excellent track records in their subsequent careers. The team work, project planning, presentation techniques and communication activities that you undertake, and develop during your studies, will be invaluable whatever you choose to do.

Our graduate destinations are diverse. Graduates are now working as, or studying to become, nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, healthcare managers, social workers, researchers, teachers etc. The University provides a first class careers service to help you move onto the right course or career and we host an annual “Alumni Event” where you can meet and discuss your career ideas and intentions with our recent graduates.

Sheffield Graduate Award The Sheffield Graduate Award recognises the activities and opportunities available in the Department, such as becoming a Student Ambassador or student representative. The award also gives you the opportunity to bring together the valuable skills and experience gained at university, that you can develop alongside your degree course. This prestigious award is open to all students, bringing an extra dimension to your qualifications when you graduate, enriching your personal development and substantially boosting your career prospects (for further details see www.sheffield.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduateaward).

Spend a Semester Abroad During the Spring Semester of your final year, you will have the opportunity to study abroad at Maastricht University in the Netherlands (as part of the School’s Erasmus agreement). All the teaching at Maastricht is in English.

Nursing and Health SocietySheffield Nursing and Health Society (NHSoc) is one of the University’s numerous student run societies. The Society aims to entertain, invigorate and support every student that studies at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. NHSoc organises a wide spectrum of activities and events, including fund-raising events, social activities and a buddy scheme for new students.

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Supporting you

Academic and Pastoral Support We offer a personal tutor system for all our undergraduate students and pride ourselves on providing excellent pastoral support, whatever your needs. You will see your personal tutor at least once every semester, but more frequently if you wish; to discuss your progress, review your marks and to explore your future options. Your personal tutor is also your first point of call if you are having problems which are affecting your work, in times of crisis or ill health, or if you need support in dealing with particular problems. The University and Students’ Union also offers a range of excellent welfare and counselling services to support you during your undergraduate studies.

Financial Support The University offers cash bursaries. As an undergraduate on our programme you could be eligible so don’t miss out. This money does not have to be paid back. The amount you may be entitled to depends on personal circumstances. To find out more go to: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/fees/2015/sheffield-bursary

Students with Special Requirements We have an excellent track record when it comes to responding to the needs of disabled and dyslexic students. Let us know what your requirements are and we will do everything we can to support you.

Our Department We are based on the main campus of the University. The medical library is two minutes away and you can walk to the Students’ Union and other central campus buildings in five minutes.

The Information Commons Our Information Commons is a campus building born out of fresh thinking about learning resources for the 21st-Century student. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The latest IT resources are combined with library facilities and a range of study spaces.

Student Services The Student Services Information Desk (SSiD), located in the Students’ Union Building, is an important point of contact for you throughout your time at the University. Staff are trained to deal with a wide range of enquiries and the office is a key central point for general information on many University services. See: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid

Student Skills and Development Centre (“301”)The Student Skills and Development Centre (at 301 Glossop Road) provides workshops, ‘1 to 1’ study skills tutorials and resources online. Many of our students use “301” to improve their academic study skills, to boost their confidence and develop their academic writing.

Mentoring The Department is a keen participant in the University Mentoring Scheme. This provides extra support to new students and is entirely voluntary. If you sign up, students from Year Two and Three will meet up with you to discuss how you’re getting on and stay in contact with you over your first year, and sometimes longer.

Accommodation There’s a great range of accommodation available at the University of Sheffield, so you can live the way that suits you best: catered or self-catering, city centre or leafy suburb. All our student housing is within easy walking distance of the campus and close to a frequent bus service. As a first-year, you’re guaranteed a place in University accommodation (provided you meet a few simple conditions). For details see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation and try out our new 360 degree virtual tours.

After the first year, most students prefer to rent houses to share with friends. There is plenty of good quality accommodation in Sheffield, and by national comparison, the cost is relatively low.

Sheffield Students’ Union Winner of countless awards, our Union has live music, club nights, a 400-seat cinema, shops, an advice centre, bank and much more. There are 250 different clubs and societies to get involved in – of which the Nursing and Health Society (NHSoc) is just one - so you’ll never be short of something to do or someone to do it with. You can find more information at www.sheffield.ac.uk/union

Sports The University’s sport facilities include a 33m swimming pool with sauna and steam room, bouldering wall, synthetic pitches, squash and tennis courts. Join a team, start your own, or just play for fun – whatever your level, there’s something for you. You won’t have to look off-campus for a high-tech gym either – we’ve got one of our own. More information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/usport

Our City As the fourth largest city in England, Sheffield has all the facilities of a major city, but is small enough to be compact and friendly.

• The city centre is within easy walking distance of University campus and accommodation.

• The University has excellent public transport links, including a tram link from the city centre and train station.

• Sheffield has a convenient “Centre of England” location, close to motorways and about an hour’s travel by road or rail from Manchester, Nottingham and Leeds.

• An affordably low cost of living helps your money go further.

• Sheffield provides “room to breathe” – it is England’s greenest city, with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks, and the Peak District National Park is only fifteen minutes away.

• Sheffield people have a well deserved reputation for friendliness and hospitality, so it’s easy to feel at home here.

• Crime statistics consistently name Sheffield as one of ‘the UK’s safest cities’.

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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, changes may need to be made to modules, courses, entry requirements and fees between the date of this publication and the start of your course. This publication is correct as at the time of print, but please see www.sheffield.ac.uk for the most up to date information.