Hi
I started studying with the OU at the beginning of the year (I've completed S154, S171 ,SK183, SK185 and SK195 so far) and I've now linked all my credits towards the new BSc in Health Sciences.
I love nearly all the sciences, but biology has always been my best topic, and I have a lot of health problems myself so I find it easier to relate to health sciences side of things. Additionally, if I'm ever well enough for employment I'd also like to go into some sort of vocational health professional training, so this might help me achieve that.
I was going to be following the biology and health science route of the natural sciences degree, but I really wanted to do a degree in health science or biomedical science so I was somewhat delighted when the new health science degree was announced.
I'm starting S104 (Exploring Science) and SDK125 (Introducing Health Sciences) in October. S104 can't count towards the new health sciences specification, but I'd already signed up for and I decided I'd stick with it so I can get an additional Cert. HE in Natural Sciences.
So, has anyone here decided to go for the new degree? What are your reasons for choosing it (or not choosing it) etc?
Regards, Sarah
Hi Sarah,
I'm about to start my first OU course (SDK125) in Oct 2011 as a first step towards my plan to change career and become a paramedic. I'll be doing this course at the same time as training to be a Emergency Care Assistant with South Central Ambulance Service and hope that the two courses will be mutually beneficial. I chose this course as it's a compulsory module in the OU Paramedic Science course (G11) and it sounds fascinating!
So, as a new boy, who hasn't done any academic stucying since leaving full-time education nearly 30 years ago, I'd appreciate any encouragement and top tips!
Thanks for setting up the group!
Chris
Hi Chris, saw you on the Facebook group. Good luck with your future career plans.
Hi Sarah and Chris,
I completed SDK 125 in july and it's a fantastic course. If you can get to the tutorials linked to the course I def recommend them. You get to meet new people, discuss the various subjects and they are simply great fun. I'm studying for an open degree that is based on health sciences but the forensic science course threw a spaner in the works as it belongs in another field! I have just recieved my Certificate in Health Science today, yippee, and start my next course in two weeks time. Can't wait :-)
Good luck with your studies
Hi,
I hope you don't mind me joining your group. I'm new to OU and will be doing either BSc in Health Sciences or Natural Sciences: Biology and Health Science pathway. I prefer Health Sciences but would also like to do S104 - Exploring Science which I don’t think counts towards the Health Sciences degree. In the meantime, and while I'm still trying to make up my mind what to do, I decided to start DSE141 Discovering Psychology in May to be eligible for the old fees. I’m excited but scared at the same time. I haven't studied for some time and English (as I'm sure you would have noticed by now) is not my first language.
Best wishes and hope you are enjoying your studies!