Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences

With over 450 inspiring staff and over 8,000 aspiring students, the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences strives to provide higher education with impact and positive benefits for society.

The Faculty is a large, diverse and dynamic part of the University, bringing together experts from Health and Social Wellbeing, Applied Sciences and Social Sciences.

School and departments

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School of Health and Social Wellbeing

The School of Health and Social Wellbeing is home to all our courses and research related to this varied and rewarding sector.

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Department of Social Sciences

If you want a career in social sciences, our inspiring courses will teach you to apply what you've learnt so you can start making a difference as soon as you graduate.

Department of Applied Sciences

We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our teaching and approvals from external bodies such as the Forensic Science Society, the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Institution of Environmental Sciences.