Health Sciences (Q71)

Open University

Delve into the science of human biology and uncover the building blocks of what makes our brains and bodies work. Through our health sciences degree, you’ll study the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases and other health conditions – from cancer and COVID-19, to dementia and autism. With a focus on transferable career skills, you’ll learn to think and communicate like a scientist, using the latest research to evaluate and debate global health issues. You’ll gain practical experience conducting experiments from home in our award-winning online labs. Perfect if you already work in a health-related profession or want to.**Key features of the course**- Explore topics across human biology, infectious disease, mental health, neuroscience and more- Study cutting-edge scientific research and gain practical research skills- Develop critical thinking, communication and analytical skills to boost your employability- Conduct experiments from home through our online OpenSTEM labs

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