Postgraduate study
     

Health & Social Care

The School of Health & Social Care has over 11,000 students on courses ranging from national vocational qualifications to doctoral degrees. Education, training and research are delivered in a multi-professional environment which is essential for modern health and social care practice.

Courses

Quality teaching

Our commitment to promoting vocational skills ensures that you are well prepared for work in both the NHS and social services. An outstanding feature of our courses is the successful collaboration with NHS/primary care trusts and social services, giving you hands-on, practical experience and skills which are in great demand from potential employers.

First-class facilities

Health & Social Care students benefit from state-of-the-art resources in a purpose-built, award-winning facility. The Centuria Building provides an excellent study environment with large lecture theatres and extensive seminar rooms, spacious teaching accommodation and open-access information technology laboratories.

Individual subjects have dedicated laboratories with up-to-date specialist equipment. These laboratories simulate particular practice environments including community and home settings and have computerised mannequins which simulate patients. In addition there are interactive rooms with linked video feedback equipment where you practise interviewing and assessing clients.

Research and enterprise

The School's expertise - so valuable to the career prospects of our students - is underpinned by our extensive research activities. The Health & Social Care Institute is renowned for applied research in rehabilitation science, public health issues and physical activity. We also undertake academic consultancy and other external activities which support the modernisation of health and social care.

Factfile

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  • Recognised centre of excellence in Healthcare Professional Education – CETL4HealthNE
  • The Centuria Building offers one of the most advanced learning environments in the UK
  • Specialist laboratories simulate real-life environments
  • Strong links with health and social care organisations
  • The high-quality courses in Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health Professions and Social Work have been nationally recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency, the Department of Health and the General Social Care Council