UG Prospectus 2025

82 WhyDCU? − Youwill explore health issues from multiple perspectives – biological, social, political, ethical and psychological − A strong emphasis is placed on research inquiry into, and action on, key contemporary health issues − There is potential to focus on health issues of personal relevance and interest to you − Youwill have opportunities for engagement in research projects and campaigns locally, nationally and globally − Youwill work with a dynamic lecturing team that has diverse health- related expertise and experience About You Are you interested in health issues, and especially in the idea of health inquiry and action?Would you like to do something to achieve positive health outcomes? Are you keen towork with others, and bewilling towork hard? Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 174), the following entry requirements apply: minimum of O6 or H7 inMathematics PLUS minimumof O6 or H7 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science. Understanding: Health and Society Health needs to be understood in a variety of ways andwith regard to social contexts. To develop this understanding, we explore the following issues: − What kind of bodies arewe supposed to have? Howdoes this relate to the society inwhichwe live? − What are the biological dimensions of health and illness? − What determines the distribution of healthwithin societies? − What are the varying forms of health action? − How is health influenced at various levels – individual, community, societal and global? − What kinds of personal, social, political and ethical issues are relevant to healthmatters? If you think these questions are interesting and that youwould like to learn how to actively inquire into and engage in health research projects or campaigns, then this coursemay be of interest to you. Course Structure Youwill undertake a range of modules, includingmodules inwhich youwill: − Explore a number of perspectives on health – biological, social, political, ethical, psychological − Learn about and conduct health research − Actively develop and engage in research projects and campaigns − Develop your own ‘healthy qualities’ − Examine particular health-related issues such as ‘drugs in society’, ‘nutrition and health’ and ‘trauma and abuse in society’ As part of the course, youwill have opportunities to engage in activities and project work that you find personally relevant and interesting. With a particular emphasis on health inquiry and action in the everyday world, youwill participate in a voluntary community project in Year 1, design and implement a small health campaign (workingwith fellow students) in Year 2, and conduct aHealth and Society research project as a final dissertation in Year 3. This final-year project gives you the opportunity to study, plan and research an area of health which is of specific interest to you. BSc inHealth and Society Fromcellular to global: taking action to achieve positive health outcomes