Health Sciences has an established reputation for developing a world-class environment which focuses on the improvement of health outcomes and the transformation of healthcare delivery. For example, our new BN nursing degree courses were the first in the country to be accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Our international outlook on global issues of health and healthcare make this an exciting environment in which to study. Our education benefits from close partnership with practice settings and clinical leaders. Our aim is to develop future healthcare professionals able to make discoveries to challenge practice and create change through innovation. In order to improve health outcomes, the workforce of the future needs distinctive forward-thinking leaders and practitioners. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes provide a firm foundation on which to build.

We are committed to ensuring that our education programmes are linked closely to our research activity. We have three key research groups with interests in cancer, palliative and end-of-life care, chronic health needs, such as asthma, diabetes and skin problems, and evaluation of new ways of service and education delivery in healthcare.

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New and improved Nursing Degrees for 2012

Our nursing degrees were the first in the country to adopt the new nursing and midwifery council standards. Our new nursing degree programmes are leading the way in future training.

Improving healthcare skills

Healthcare is increasingly complex and constantly changing. We run many continuing professional development programmes for both individuals and health care providers, through modules or flexible learning opportunities, to develop your skills

Making a difference through research

Our internationally acclaimed research leads to innovative healthcare solutions influencing the delivery of both practice and policy.

Working in partnership

By working closely with our key stakeholders and partners we are able to put the service user at the centre of our learning and research activities.

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Jessica Corner

Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Jessica Corner

“I believe we're developing the top clinical leaders and first class practitioners of the future here in Health Sciences”

Professor Jessica Corner, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Transforming health practices

  • The Wessex HIEC Knowledge Programme enables people in health and care organisations learn from one another and from local, national and international innovative practice.

    Find out more or visit the Wessex HIEC Partnership website