? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : HEA-1-H&S1A

The course provides an introduction to sociological aspects of health and illness, health promotion and the organisation of health and social care. It addresses contemporary issues in the organisation of health and social care in order to convey an understanding of the various contexts in which health and social care may be provided. It provides the foundation knowledge of health and social care systems health promotion and lay/professional perspectives of health and illness.

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Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 22/09/2008 09:00 09:50 Room 3.D01, Forrest Hill Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 09:50 Central Lecture Tuesday 09:00 09:50 Central

It provides and introduction to the key contemporary debates in the sociology of health and illness and health promotion.

One course paper 2000-25000 words and an exam

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes 2ND August 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel : (0131 6)50 3889
Email : Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Ms Deborah Ritchie
Tel : (0131 6)50 3894
Email : Deborah.Ritchie@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/