BA (Hons) Health Studies (Rural Health)
The degree encompasses health care issues within the context of rurality, and issues affecting the quality of life for residents in rural areas.
Level
BA Hons
Entry Requirements
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Three Highers at grade C (should include English)or two A Levels at grade C
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Nurses will be eligible for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) as agreed by NHS Education for Scotland for entry into years two or three of the BA Health Studies depending on level of qualification
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Mature applicants with relevant experience, but without academic qualifications, may be considered
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Candidates with relevant HNCs may be eligible for entry into year two
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Candidates who have completed the Health Social and Child Studies Higher course
Duration & Mode
4 years, full-time by supported online learning, also available for part-time study.
The course will be available in September and January of each session
Description
See also Course Descriptor BA (Hons) Health Studies (Generic)
The degree encompasses health care issues within the context of rurality, and issues affecting the quality of life for residents in rural areas.
In the course students will learn about the crucial link between health and the development and long-term sustainability of rural communities, whose needs have in the past been neglected in favour of those in urban areas. Graduates will be aware of the role of health development initiatives from policy to operational levels in the health maintenance and development of rural populations.
Course Code: UL511
Progression
Further Professional Development
Teaching qualification
Campus
Stornoway
