Our BSc Health & Human Sciences degree focuses on the anthropology of health in the context of a broad approach to the subject, including perspectives from both biological and social anthropology.
Studying the anthropology of health allows you to investigate pressing questions about contemporary health issues, including health inequalities and reproductive choices. Topics covered include: physical and mental health, different healing practices, public health and the political dimensions of socio-medical interventions, health and illness in developing world contexts.
The anthropology of health is a highly interdisciplinary field which overlaps with many other areas, including applied subjects such as public health and evolutionary medicine. An anthropology degree equips you with many transferable skills including designing research projects, handling data ethically and communicating sensitively across language and cultural barriers.
The following information provides a list of core and optional modules for each year of study and is indicative of the range of subjects covered by the course. Further detail can be found on the Apply for BSc Health and Human Sciences page:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Additional pathways include the possibility to complete a year abroad or a placement during year two and extending your studies to a fourth year.
See more about the course structure, learning, assessment and entry requirements for BSc Health and Human Sciences.
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