Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together experts from Allied Health Professions, Applied Sciences, Health and Applied Social Science, Nursing and Midwifery and Psychology. See our department web pages to find out more about our excellent teaching and research.
Departments
Allied Health Professions
Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Music Therapy, Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation.
Applied Sciences
Including biomedical, biological, conservation, environmental and forensic sciences.
Health and Applied Social Sciences
Including Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Criminology and Environmental Health.
Nursing and Midwifery
Including adult nursing, children's nursing, learning disabilities nursing, mental health nursing and midwifery.
Psychology
Including courses in psychology and counselling.
Current students
Information and support for Health and Life Sciences students.
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty hosts a number of research centres and institutes:
Appearance Research
This is a centre of excellence for research in appearance, disfigurement, body image, and related studies.
Biosciences
This Centre incorporates world-class research in the fields of biomedicine, plant science, bio-sensing technology and environmental science.
Bio-Sensing Technology
The Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology works with industry and researchers to foster partnerships and develop novel bio-sensing technology.
Health and Clinical Research
This Centre undertakes research that helps to improve the quality of healthcare, evaluate service provision and inform public health policy.
Psycho-Social Studies
This Centre explores the relationship between peoples’ identities, feelings and experiences, and processes of social change.;
