School of Healthcare
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Undergraduate
Explore our range of nursing, midwifery and social work courses and find a programme to suit you and your career aspirations.
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Research degrees
A journey that will unravel a passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
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Professional development
Specifically designed to enhance the skills of practising healthcare professionals, our selection of short courses appeal to a range of professions.
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School of Healthcare
The School of Healthcare’s overall aim is the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, families and individuals by way of innovation in education, research and scholarship.
Leeds has 100% employability for our nurses who wish to continue into employment.
Welcome from the Head of School
Head of School Dr Angela Graves, is the lead for simulation-based learning and teaching, and secured Office for Student (OfS) funding to develop simulated/blended learning within our specially designed skills and simulation suite. With a clinical background in nursing and midwifery Angela is a visiting Associate Professor at UNISA Yogyakarta, Indonesia (since 2019). She has recently re-developed the BSc (Hons) Midwifery blended degree programme with successful funding from Health Education England.
News and events
New PhD scholarships launched by Dunhill Medical Trust - Reimagine Ageing
Reimagine Ageing Doctoral Research Programme to improve quality of life,…
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School of Healthcare celebrates students, staff and partners
More than 100 students, staff and practice partners from across the School of…
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Care home staff and residents need ‘family’ bonds to thrive
Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy ‘family’…
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Graduate nurse becomes mentor to next generation
An award-winning nursing student has spoken of her pride after mentoring…
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Research and innovation
Our research spans a wide range of major healthcare challenges, including long-term illnesses, family health, mental health, the effective use of medicines and the systems that deliver care.
This allows us to deliver real insight into health and social care in order to make a meaningful impact. Explore our research projects and collaborations to discover how we've contributed to improving the quality and safety of care.