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Health and Life Sciences

Postgraduate Pathway in Health and Life Sciences

This Pre-Master’s programme leads to Master’s degrees in health care and social care. If you want to make a difference to people’s lives, whether through applying expert knowledge of food science and nutrition or through working in the community, then this is the programme for you.


Duration

  • One or two semesters

Intakes

  • September
  • January
  • May

Entry Points

  • Pre-Master’s

Modules

One-Semester Pre-Master's

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

  • Public speaking
  • Writing techniques and language styles
  • Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Preparing for Career in Health & Social Care (Postgraduate)

During this module, you will explore the different roles and responsibilities and professional ethics within health and social care settings. You will learn about all the relevant UK national standards and best practice guidelines for the provision of care and the support of vulnerable people.

Two-Semester Pre-Master's

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

  • Public speaking
  • Writing techniques and language styles
  • Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study

You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.

Semester 2

ICT Skills for Postgraduate Study

You will develop a range of ICT skills for research purposes and postgraduate study – including the presentation of data and using essential tools in Microsoft Word.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Preparing for Career in Health & Social Care (Postgraduate)

During this module, you will explore the different roles and responsibilities and professional ethics within health and social care settings. You will learn about all the relevant UK national standards and best practice guidelines for the provision of care and the support of vulnerable people.

Industry-standard Facilities

Birmingham City School of Health Sciences is based on the City South Campus, walking distance from the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Take a look at where you will be studying and the facilities available to you.

Our Facilities – City South Campus
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