BMS3015 : Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
BMS3015 : Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Kate Gibson
- Lecturer: Dr Courtney McNamara, Dr Michele Castelli, Professor Rachel Cooper, Professor Katie Brittain, Professor Gill Rowlands, Professor Allyson Pollock
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
1. To provide an introduction to health care organisation and practice
2. To demonstrate the ways in which health and illness is managed and shaped by society institutions and individuals.
3. To develop understanding of how health and social care organisations shape the practices of professionals working within them
Outline Of Syllabus
This undergraduate module, based on multi-disciplinary research expertise and teaching strengths in relation to Health Service Research and Public Health within the University, provides an introduction to health and social care organisation, practice and policy.
Social understandings of health and illness are identified. The National Health Service (NHS) and international health care systems are introduced along with the roles of health and social care workers, health care practice and delivery and multi-agency working. Health care policy and health interventions are also introduced. Public health and Key features of current and future trends in the health of the population are identified, including the impact of ageing. The key challenges to maintaining the health of society, particularly in relation to health inequalities, are also discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
1. Describe connections between social, psychological, biological, and political aspects of health and social care organisation and practice
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the value of different approaches to understanding health and illness
3. Discuss key features of health and social care context that shape the practices of professionals working in health
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
1. Research a case study in-depth drawing on a variety of information sources
2. Apply taught material to formulate arguments in relation to a case study
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Case study review and preparation of essay response |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | In person - Formative interactive seminars |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Post-lecture reading and formative practice activities. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 58:00 | 58:00 | Writing up lecture notes and general reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to impart information in a concise manner, to highlight areas of importance and to interrelate with directed reading and self-directed study.
Formative seminars will allow students to self-check knowledge and understanding throughout the module. Private study is used for self-directed learning including further reading and preparation for assessments.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | Extended Essay (1500 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The Essay requires students to draw on the course material to think critically about a case study (a health care problem that has stimulated public debate) from alternative perspectives (eg. individual, societal, economical, professional), and to present a coherent argument in answering the set essay question.
MDiet candidates must obtain an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the module, however, if the module has more than one assessment students must also achieve a mark of at least 35 in each component of the assessment to pass the module.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BMS3015's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- BMS3015's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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