Health, Medicine and Society | University of Chester

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

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

Upcoming events

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

Postgraduate Art Therapy Open Event

Join us for an insightful Art Therapy Open Event at Wheeler, Chester

All Together Fairer: A Collaboration for Tackling Inequalities

Ian Ashworth, Director of Population Health, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and Helen Bromley, Director of Public Health, Cheshire West and Chester Council. Haygarth Public Health lecture

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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.