Open University

健康科学高等教育文凭

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this diploma, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• The essential concepts, principles, theories and current issues in the health sciences
• The structure and function of systems, organs, cells and processes in the human body and their interaction with external factors
• The scientific basis of human physical and mental health, disease and disability and the use of diagnosis, screening and interventions in defined health conditions.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Use your knowledge and understanding of essential health sciences facts, concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, and/or in the deployment of routine materials, techniques and practices in the health sciences
• Gather, analyse and interpret information and data from a range of different sources, including texts, tables, graphs, diagrams, numerical data and visual and interactive media
• Critically evaluate information from different sources and recognise the potential uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of information and knowledge in the health sciences.

Practical and/or professional skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Use a range of practical and professional science skills, including designing, conducting and reporting on health science investigations or practical tasks, and demonstrate an awareness of relevant ethical and business/commercial issues in the health sciences
• Review and manage your own personal and professional development and/or career plans and be able to identify and articulate to others your attributes, knowledge and skills
• Use skills that support life-long learning, including reflecting on your progress and using feedback from others to identify your strengths and weaknesses and improve your performance.

Key skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Use appropriate knowledge and techniques to identify and solve problems and discuss issues associated with the health sciences
• 使用适当的定量（数值）和定性（描述）方法收集、处理、分析和呈现数据
• Comprehend health sciences information and communicate it accurately and effectively using written, visual, and numerical forms in a style and language appropriate to your purpose and audience
• Use digital (IT) tools and resources effectively to find, use, create, analyse and communicate scientific information and data
• Plan and organise tasks effectively, recognising the necessity for personal responsibility and initiative
• Work with others to enhance your learning or achieve joint outcomes.

This diploma of higher education has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules.
• In Stage 2, you’ll study two 30-credit modules and one 60-credit module.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100)
• Human biology: a body in balance (SK190)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You'll study all three of the following:

• 感染、免疫与公共卫生（SK297）
• Brain, mind and mental health (SK298)
• 研究人类健康和疾病（S290）

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

职业发展技能

就业市场对理科毕业生的需求很大，尤其是那些具有一定工作经验、适应能力强、技能多样、能够在多学科环境中工作、具有良好沟通和人际交往能力的毕业生。除了特定的学习成果外，该文凭还培养了劳动力市场高度重视的各种可转移技能，包括分析、数字和沟通能力；团队合作；解决问题；以及熟练使用计算机。

职业相关性

虽然本课程不附加特定的专业认可，但它提供了适合生物医学研究、诊断服务、健康促进、健康和安全、健康治疗以及健康服务管理等职业的广泛的学科知识和技能。

其他职业

具有科学素质的人有能力进入科学和非科学工作。科学研究所需要的合理逻辑的方法与广泛的金融，商业和公共部门就业有关。

除了改善您的职业前景之外，在开放大学的学习还能为您带来丰富的体验，拓宽您的视野、发展您的知识、建立您的信心并提高您的生活技能。

通过我们独特的远程学习方法，您可以在家中、在工作中或在旅途中学习。

你需要满足一些评估截止日期，但除此之外，你可以自由地在适合自己的时间学习，将学习安排在工作、家庭和社交生活之间。

对于每个模块，您要么只使用在线资源，要么结合使用在线和印刷材料。

您学习的每个模块都会有一个模块网站

• 每周的学习计划，为你提供循序渐进的学习指导
• 课程材料，如阅读材料、视频、录音和自我评估活动
• 用于与其他学生进行讨论和合作活动的模块论坛
• 每项作业的详细信息及其截止日期
• 辅导预订系统、在线辅导室以及导师的联系方式
• 一些印刷模块材料和资源的在线版本。