BMS3015 : Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Shelina Visram
- Lecturer: Professor Gill Rowlands, Dr Michele Castelli, Dr Lutz Sauerteig, Professor Thomas Scharf, Professor Allyson Pollock, Professor Katie Brittain, Dr Chris Wilkinson
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
1. To provide an introduction to health care organisation and practice
2. To demonstrate the ways in which health care practice and organisation is shaped by science, society and individuals.
3. To develop understanding of how health 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 care organisation, practice and policy in the National Health Service.
The NHS and international health care systems are introduced along with the roles of health care workers and multi-agency working. Health care policy and its importance is also introduced. Key features of current and future trends in health care practice and delivery are identified, including impact of ageing, improving the quality and safety in health care, the health of the population and public health. The key challenges to maintaining the health of society, particularly in relation to health inequalities, are also discussed.
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 | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | In person - Introductory and Assessment sessions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | In person - Formative interactive seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 65:00 | 65:00 | Writing up lecture notes, revision 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.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 60 | 1 | M | 30 | PIP Inspera Invigilated Exam: comprising of 50 multiple choice questions. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 70 | 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.
The exam will be administered through Inspera and consist of 50 multiple choice answer questions, each worth 2 marks. The exam encourages students to learn the material presented, and is designed to assess comprehension and retention of the course material.
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BMS3015's Timetable