BSc (Hons) Health Studies
- Entry year:
- 2026/27
- Start date:
- September
- Study mode:
- Part-time
- Course duration:
- 18 months
- Campus:
- City
Why study this course with LJMU?
- Designed for NMC and HCPC registered professionals who want to upgrade from a diploma to a degree
- Delivered entirely online - distance learning means you can study from anywhere in the UK
- Led by highly experienced NMC and HCPC registered professionals
- Self-paced (asynchronous) learning provides flexibility, accommodating your professional and personal commitments
- Supports inter-professional learning
- Prepares you for career progression within the healthcare sector
About your course
The course offers flexible learning, designed for working professionals. Delivered part-time through LJMU’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas, it’s the ideal way to gain a Level 6 bachelor’s degree, while balancing professional commitments and family life.
BSc (Hons) Health Studies is an 18-month part-time course delivered through distance learning.
Health Studies is a dynamic and multidisciplinary subject that explores the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the entire lifespan. Throughout the course, you will examine health in its broadest sense, including:
- physical and mental health
- illness and disease
- social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence well-being.
Health Studies is rooted in a range of academic disciplines, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of health at local, national, and global levels. You will engage with evidence-based research and innovative concepts to explore real-world health challenges and solutions.
This course is designed to ensure that your learning is relevant, practical, and aligned with current sector needs. As you progress, you will develop valuable skills and knowledge that can open doors to diverse career opportunities in healthcare, policy, research, and beyond.
It aligns with the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Health Studies (2024).
We look forward to supporting you on this journey as you deepen your understanding of health and its impact on society.
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
The modules you will undertake have been designed to meet the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Health Studies (2024). They ensure that you will not only expand your knowledge but also empower you with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact in within your professional field.
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Artificial intelligence and technology in health care
20 credits
20 credits
This module focuses on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and technology within health care. Students will explore the integration of AI into diagnostics, treatment planning, and health management, as well as the challenges and ethical considerations it presents. Students will critically assess the benefits and limitations of AI, preparing them to engage with technological advancements and their implications for health care.
Navigating ethical dilemmas in modern health care
20 credits
20 credits
This module examines the ethical principles and professional responsibilities that shape decision-making in health care. Students will engage with real-world ethical dilemmas, examining professional codes of conduct and the impact of ethical reasoning on service user care and outcomes. The module emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and the practical application of ethical frameworks to complex health care scenarios.
Causes, impacts, and strategies to address health inequalities
20 credits
20 credits
This module explores the complex causes of health inequalities and their impact on different communities. Students will examine how social, economic, and environmental factors contribute to disparities in health outcomes. The module will examine inequalities across various demographics and evaluate interventions designed to promote health equity. It will enable students to understand the key drivers of health inequalities and the strategies needed to address them.
Empowering Wellbeing Through Health Promotion
20 credits
20 credits
This module delves into health promotion strategies and the role of communication in empowering healthier lifestyles. Students will learn the theories behind health promotion and develop skills to design effective campaigns for diverse populations. The module emphasizes the use of various communication channels, including digital media and community outreach, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. Through practical case studies, students will learn to develop impactful messages that advance public health goals.
Global Health Dynamics
20 credits
20 credits
This module studies global health and its implications for health care. Students will explore how global issues affect health policy and practice within the UK and worldwide. By understanding the interconnections between global health trends and local practices, students will assess how international health dynamics can influence the effectiveness, sustainability, and equity of the UK healthcare system. It will enable students to support patients from diverse cultural backgrounds in a holistic approach to care with a key focus on addressing health disparities through the lens of equality, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI).
Transforming health through evidence-based practice
20 credits
20 credits
This module investigates the critical importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) in modern health care. Students will critically examine the principles and processes of EBP, exploring how it integrates clinical expertise, service user values, and the best available evidence to enhance health outcomes. The module will focus on how evidence-based practice informs clinical decision-making, shapes health policies, and improves care. This module prepares students to be advocates for high-quality, evidence-informed care by understanding and applying the concepts of EBP in diverse health care settings with an understanding of how this informs research in practice.
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
BSc (Hons) Health Studies is delivered fully online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Canvas.
The self-paced learning provides the flexibility to complete your studies during your own time. This is important so you can continue with your professional and personal commitments.
You will learn through a mix of:
- On-demand, flexible lectures
- Real-time tutorials with academic staff for support
- Evidence-based written materials
- Group activities with other healthcare professionals
- Peer learning fostering a sense of community
- Discussion boards to engage with your peers
- Collaborative and individual projects to support your learning
Although this top-up degree is self-paced, it is important to ensure you have plenty of time and a quiet place to study so you can fully engage with the materials.
Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
Every undergraduate student at Liverpool John Moores has a designated personal tutor, who is there to help you stay on track to achieving your degree. You will find out who your tutor is during your virtual induction.
The Academic Achievement Team offer advice and support on studying at level 6 and with your academic writing through online self-study resources, virtual classes and one to one appointments through Microsoft Teams.
The health, welfare and wellbeing of our student community is our number one priority. Our Student Advice and Wellbeing team are here to support your virtually or by telephone. We also provide self-help resources to complete online.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
You will have both formative and summative assessments throughout your course.
Formative assessments:
- Support your learning
- Identify areas for improvement
- Gain valuable feedback on your progress
- Signpost you to support
- Guides you through your studies
Summative assessments:
- Key end of module evaluation
- Pass mark is 40%
- Successful completion earns your credits for the module
Each assessment is carefully designed to align with the module's learning outcomes, reflecting real-world healthcare.
Where you will study
Facilities are provided to students through the university's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Canvas, utilising the latest technology.
You will engage and learn through the VLE, providing an exciting, innovative and interactive environment throughout the course. You will also be actively engaging with your classmates through the VLE, supporting inter-professional learning and providing peer support.
You can find an overview of the online services available by visiting My LJMU.
Career paths
Successful completion of the course will enable you to apply for senior roles within health care that require a degree qualification. It also supports you in applying for postgraduate (Level 7) study in the future.
Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.
Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website.
Tuition fees and funding
- Year 1:
- £4,000
- Year 2:
- £2,000
Fees
Tuition fees for home students beginning their studies in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval.
In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.
The Government has also stated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap will be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase accordingly. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Entry requirements
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How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
Students will need to:
- be a registrant on the NMC or HCPC register
- have completed a relevant healthcare diploma and be credited with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, or have the international equivalent
Additionally, you must have access to a computer with the following technical requirements to be able to complete the course:
- Webcam, microphone and speakers
- Windows 10 or a Mac OS X 10/9 or later
- Intel Core i5 Processor (or better) (Intel M Processors are not recommended)
- 4GB RAM
- 20 GB available hard drive space
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