Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society’s purpose is intrinsically linked with developing the future NHS, Local Authority and health and wellbeing workforce.

The Faculty Schools

Chester Medical School

School of Allied and Public Health 

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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School of Society

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A young female student using a stethoscope on another student.

Working in partnership with employers

We work in partnership with local employer stakeholders to develop and deliver curricula that appeal to students and in many cases lead to a career as a registered health professional.

Faculty Leadership

Professor Angela Simpson

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society
Angela Simpson

Julie Bailey-mchale

Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning
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Professor Vicky Ridgway

Associate Dean
Dr Victoria Ridgway

Upcoming events

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

University of Chester Riverside Museum open

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society (FHMS) Historical Society's Riverside Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm for students, staff and other visitors. Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, it contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

Various items found with a soldier, including a lantern, trench orders booklet, mirror, soap, mug, casualty cards, a variety of books and guides, field dressing, all of the items are placed on top of a wooden foldable camp bed used by some officers in WW1.

Fury in a Human Shape? Rewriting the history of nurses before the reform movement

Professor Alannah Tompkins (University of Keele), Fury in a Human Shape? Rewriting the history of nurses before the reform movement

Alannah Tomkins

University of Chester Riverside Museum open for Chester Heritage Festival

Chester Heritage Festival

Various items found with a soldier, including a lantern, trench orders booklet, mirror, soap, mug, casualty cards, a variety of books and guides, field dressing, all of the items are placed on top of a wooden foldable camp bed used by some officers in WW1.

Latest news and opinion

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Sian's Story: Three Reasons to Study Psychology at the University of Chester

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June 30, 2023
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A Week in the Life of a BA Childhood Studies With Applied Psychology Student

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May 25, 2023
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Looking to Transfer from Another University?

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May 25, 2023
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Rebecca’s Story: Why I Chose to Study and Commute to the University of Chester

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March 28, 2023
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Erin's Five Reasons to Study Nursing at Chester

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February 24, 2023
University of Chester Nursing student, Erin