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

Students sitting and smiling in a lecture room.
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

Riverside Museum 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.

Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing Open Events

Are you considering a career in nursing? Join us at one of our upcoming on-site open events and explore two highly rewarding fields: Learning Disability Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or are ready to apply, these sessions are a great way to find out which path is right for you.

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Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing Open Events

Are you considering a career in nursing? Join us at one of our upcoming on-site open events and explore two highly rewarding fields: Learning Disability Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or are ready to apply, these sessions are a great way to find out which path is right for you.

Two people in a kitchen making a hot drink

Latest news and opinion

Results

Dementia choir actor advocate praises University student nursing choir

Faculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyNursing and MidwiferyUndergraduate
May 16, 2024
Student Nursing choir at Chester Cathedral

Professor Dame Jenny Harries shares public health expertise with academics

ChesterFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyHealth and Social Care
May 10, 2024
Prof Dame Jenny Harries lunch

Adult Nursing: Holly's Experience of the Course So Far

BlogsFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyHealth and Social CareNursing and MidwiferyUndergraduate
April 17, 2024
non-medical-prescribing

University of Chester named double finalist in Educate North Awards

Business and ManagementChesterFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyFaculty of Science, Business and EnterpriseHealth and Social Care
April 12, 2024
Educate North Logo finalist

Minister of state meets healthcare workforce of the future at Chester Medical School

Faculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyUniversity News
March 21, 2024
The Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE MP, Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care, talking to students and staff during his visit to Chester Medical School.

The importance of the PhD journey

BlogsFaculty of Health, Medicine and Society
March 21, 2024
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