Faculty of Health and Life Sciences modules - Exeter campuses
Browse Faculty of Health and Life Sciences modules at the Exeter campuses.
Your module options for your programme can be viewed in the Study Guide.
This page shows modules HLS academic departments are offering university-wide to students outside of their immediate department as part of modularity.
If you are interested in taking any of these modules please contact your hub to check that you are able to do so, as well as the relevant departments for more information.
Please note: The modules listed are based on data available at the time of issue and are subject to change. Some modules will have limited spaces so you are not guaranteed a place and departments may prioritise students from their own discipline.
Level 2:
- ESS2900 Employability and Career Development (15 Credits)
The opportunity to develop your employability skills and potential in your degree is paramount as you may soon be entering the job market. In this module, you will be guided through possible career paths and learn to identify employers’ needs in a changing job market. Practical sessions will help you to prepare for future employment. Topics covered include designing your CV, cover letter, the application process, improve your presentation skills, and interview techniques. All of these skills are vital when applying for your first graduate job or postgraduate degree. As well as the practical sessions, you will do a 40 hour self-organised work placement, maximising your employability potential and giving you the chance to experience a particular career.
Please note: This module is open only to students in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in the following disciplines:
- BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences
- BSc Human Biosciences
- BSc Nutrition
- BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
For more information about this module, please contact us.
Level 2:
- BIO2106 Employability and Workplace Learning (15 credits)
The opportunity to develop your employability skills and potential in your degree is paramount to achieving your future career aspirations. In this module, you will be guided through possible career paths and learn to identify employers’ needs in an ever-changing job market, all with a view to helping you prepare for future employment. Topics covered will include designing your CV, writing cover letters, improving your presentation skills, navigating the application process and developing interview techniques. All of these skills are vital when applying for your first graduate job or further study. As part of this module, you will undertake a 38-hour self-organised work placement with the support of the Career Zone and Placements Team. This placement will maximise your employability potential and give you the chance to experience and explore a particular career.
Please note: This module is only open to students from Biosciences disciplines in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences on Streatham. It is not available to students on a 4 year placement year programme or students expecting to take BIO2001.
For more information, please contact us.
"I would absolutely recommend taking a module from another discipline. One of the things I would recommend is going and speaking to the module convener or somebody who teaches on it before you choose to make sure it's the right thing for you."
Leo, Geography