Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Healthcare open events
2011 - 2012
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Dean: Professor Michael Preston-Shoot profile
The Faculty of Health & Social Sciences offers a range of innovative courses attracting students from a wide variety of backgrounds. You can choose to study from DipHE, foundation degree, undergraduate degree to MSc and PhD levels in a range of subjects.
The Faculty takes a flexible, often work-based, approach to teaching and learning which encourages reflective practice. All teaching and learning is informed by research and grounded in a robust evidence-base.
Departments
- Department of Applied Social Studies is accredited by the National Youth Agency to provide programmes leading to youth and community work qualifications, and by the General Social Care Council for the delivery of social work programmes.
- Department of Community Services provides education and support to students and practitioners in a range of traditional and innovative healthcare environments.
- Department of Acute Health Care delivers undergraduate courses preparing students for registration as Adult Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners. All of our staff hold a professional qualification and have had experience working as health care professionals.
- Department of Psychology was established in 1993 and its inaugural degree programme, BA Psychology, was accredited by the British Psychological Society in 1995. The MSc Health Psychology received three commendations from the BPS, in 2006, for the quality of our provision and student satisfaction.
- Division of Sports Therapy delivers degree courses in Sports Therapy in modern well-equipped laboratories.
- Postgraduate Medical School The Postgraduate Medical School is a dynamic and growing department designed to meet the needs of educators and educational leaders working in a wide range of medical, dental and healthcare settings. We work in close collaboration with medical and dental deaneries, NHS Trusts and other higher education institutions.
Research
Research in the Faculty is managed within two research institute.
- Institute for Health Research focuses on health inequalities, chronic disease management, health policy, organisational development and educational research
- Institute of Applied Social Research generates research which informs policy and practice in the areas of social work, social care, youth work, special education, young people and their families, vulnerable social groups, youth justice, community safety, and law and professional practice.
thexperience - Nursing & Midwifery
Like working with people? Want to make a difference? Then take a look at our guide to Nursing & Midwifery at the University of Bedfordshire.
We've spoken to our staff and students past and present to give you the inside track on these rewarding areas of study.
Learn in a supportive environment with understanding staff and cutting-edge facilities, all working together to give you the best start in a life caring for others.
You can view a digital version of the Nursing & Midwifery magazine by visiting this page which will open in a new window.
Contact Information
Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
University of Bedfordshire
Luton campus
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU
UK
T: +44 (0)1234 400 400 (switchboard)
