School of Healthcare
We're top 50 in the world for nursing and midwifery
We're top 50 in the world for nursing and midwifery and top 10 in the UK for nursing (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2020).
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NHS funding
For UK students undertaking certain health and social care courses, NHS funding of up to £7,000 may be available.
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Coronavirus (covid-19)
We know that many people are understandably anxious about the current coronavirus outbreak. To find out more about the steps we’re taking to remain supportive of our applicants and offer holders please visit our coronavirus FAQs.
If you’re an existing student or member of staff, please visit our coronavirus website for the latest updates and information.
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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.
Top 50
World top 50 for Nursing courses
QS World Rankings by Subject 2020
Top 100
World top 100 university
QS World Rankings 2021
100%
of research has ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact
REF (2014)
Equality and Inclusion
The School of Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all our staff and students.
The Faculty Equality and Inclusion committee meets termly and is chaired by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Paul Stewart. The faculty committee works closely with the University Equality Policy Unit to promote the University Equality Objectives.

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Read the latest thoughts, insight and opinion from the School of Healthcare as our staff offer their expertise on important issues around health and social care.
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.
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on December 18, 2020