Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
The BSc (Hons) Applied Health Science at Portobello Institute is a three-year undergraduate honours degree designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in health science and progress towards careers in the allied health professions.
The programme provides a structured pathway into postgraduate pre-registration master’s programmes in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, or dietetics.
When combined with one of these two-year master’s programmes, the degree offers a five-year route from undergraduate study to professional qualification, subject to programme accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Over three years, students study core areas of applied health science, including human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, psychology, human development, public health, professional practice, ethics, communication, interdisciplinary working, research, and evidence-based practice.
Applied learning, practical workshops, clinical scenarios, and placement experience help students connect academic study with real-world healthcare practice.
- Awarding body: University of Essex
- Qualification outcome: BSc (Hons) Applied Health Science, equivalent to NFQ level 8
- Key progression note: Graduates can progress directly into postgraduate study in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, or dietetics, leading to eligibility to apply for professional registration and practise.
Further Information
Book a call with Career Pathway Consultant Peter Doyle to discuss study options.
Fees, payment plan, and funding information is available.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1:
Foundations of Healthcare Services
Fundamentals of Patient Care
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology and Sociology for Healthcare
Advocacy, Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare
Study Skills for Higher Education
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
