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Introduction to Medicine & Health Sciences

Health, Care & Medicine · Introductory · Self-paced

A foundational overview of the health sciences — anatomy, physiology, nursing, pharmacy, public health and medical ethics.

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What you'll learn

Understand the scope and purpose of Medicine and Health
Recognise the main subfields and key concepts
Engage with curated lectures, notes and videos
Apply your learning through short assignments
Be ready to study the field in greater depth

Course modules

Module 1: Introduction to Health Sciences
Module 2: Human Anatomy
Module 3: Physiology
Module 4: Nursing Foundations
Module 5: Pharmacy Basics
Module 6: Public Health
Module 7: Microbiology & Infection
Module 8: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Module 9: Medical Ethics & Law
Module 10: Primary Healthcare
Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
Module 19: Capstone Project
Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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