Sexual Health
Want to work in the area of adult and young people’s sexual health? This BSc in Sexual Health is the UK’s first non-clinical undergraduate programme available on UCAS.
You’ll learn about the impact of sexual health on individuals and the wider community from a broad perspective.
Subjects covered include contraception, unplanned pregnancy, sexual health, asymptomatic screening for STIs, blood borne viruses, sexual health policy, safeguarding, sex and relationships education, motivational interviewing and enhanced communication skills.
You’ll develop specialist theoretical knowledge in the care of clients accessing a broad range of sexual health related services.
Why study with us
- The course is more relevant than ever as new regulations have made Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) compulsory in schools in England and Wales.
- BSc (Hons) Sexual Health Studies is ranked 1st in the North West with 91% of students satisfied with the learning resources (National Student Survey 2020).
- International visits provide you with real-life experiences in countries such as Uganda, Zambia and the Netherlands.
What you'll do
- A multi-dimensional means of assessment allows you to build on your personal confidence and develop knowledge related to sexual health.
- We’ve developed close links with health and education related organisations giving you great opportunities for work-based experience that lead to jobs.
- You’ll have access to our Community, Engagement and Service Users Support group so you’ll learn from people with real-life experiences.
Module Overview
Course Delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers
This BSc in Sexual Health opens up opportunities in the NHS, local authorities, independent providers of sexual health services and education, locally and nationally.
Graduates have gone on to work as Specialist Community Sexual Health Practitioners, in roles such as HIV Support, Health Promotion, and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor or RSE facilitator.
Fees and Funding
Scholarships and Bursaries
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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This course is based in the School of Community Health and Midwifery located in the Faculty of Health and Care
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