Undergraduate 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.

Quality teaching

Our commitment to promoting vocational skills ensures that you will be 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. These close links contributed to the high-quality ratings gained in the Quality Assurance Agency's national reviews for nursing and midwifery, allied health professions and social work.

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. Teaching and research are supported by virtual learning environments. You develop practical skills in these purpose-built clinical skills laboratories as well as in practice placements.

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 research carried out by the Centre for Rehabilitation Science and for research into public health issues, physical activity, food and obesity. We also undertake academic consultancy and other external activities which support the modernisation of health and social care.

Health & Social Care

Excellent prospects

These courses prepare you for work in the NHS or private sector, in a range of hospital and community settings. You’ll benefit from the excellent links we have with colleagues working in health and social care throughout the region. Practical training ensures your fitness for entering this dynamic sector.

Note: Some courses may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults. Where this is the case you are legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme. Further details can be found on the course information and on our legal statements.

Factfile

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  • Nursing, radiography and social work are in the top ten nationally for student satisfaction. In addition our physiotherapy students gave us a score of 92% for satisfaction (National Student Survey 2009)
  • Recognised centre of excellence for teaching and learning: CETL4HealthNE (the Centre for Excellence in Healthcare Professional Education)
  • 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 of courses in Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health Professions and Social Work has been nationally recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency, the Department of Health and the General Social Care Council
  • Range of practice placements available