Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

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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

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
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Professor Vicky Ridgway

Associate Dean
Dr Victoria Ridgway

Upcoming events

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An Exploration of the Rise and Demise of England's Fever Hospitals

This talk explores the rise and demise of fever (latterly known as isolation) hospitals, the people who worked there, patients and the surrounding com

Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead

Changing World and its Global Challenges

Discover our “Changing World and its Global Challenges” at our free year 12 & 13 subject taster day Social and Political Sciences conference on June 4

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University of Chester Riverside Museum open for Chester Heritage Festival

Historical Society's Riverside Museum will be open between 10 am and 4 pm for students, staff and others

A museum-style display of Victorian-era medical and dental equipment laid out on a green tabletop, including glass bottles, jars, metal instruments, apothecary containers, and a porcelain cup and saucer.

Latest news and opinion

Results

From Criminology to Graduate Entry Medicine...

BlogsCriminologyFaculty of Health, Medicine and Society
March 11, 2026
University of Chester medical students collaboratively interact with a virtual 3D human body on an Anatomage table

My Experience Studying Graduate Entry Medicine at Chester

BlogsFaculty of Health, Medicine and Society
March 10, 2026
Chester medical students in grey uniforms chat and smile in front of blue curtains, reflecting a collaborative clinical learning environment.

Nursing student and mum Emma to run London Marathon for homelessness charity Shelter

ChesterCommunityFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyNursing and MidwiferyUniversity News
March 9, 2026
A woman in running gear and race number looking at the camera. In the background, runners going over a bridge over a river, watched by spectators. At the background is Conwy Castle.

Mediterranean diet protects against fractures while calorie restriction increases bone breakdown, study finds

Faculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyMedical and Life SciencesResearch
March 4, 2026
Mediterranean food.

Student leader celebrated for outstanding contribution to student life at the University of Chester

ChesterFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyGraduationHealth and Social CareInternationalPostgraduate
March 3, 2026
Kaleka Nuka

New chapter championing social justice for mum and Doctor of Law after return to studies

Faculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyHealth and Social CarePostgraduateWarrington
February 26, 2026
Uju Chike-Anamdi.