Why study at the School of Healthcare?
If you want a degree that makes a difference, that changes lives and saves lives, welcome to our School.
World leading, research led teaching
Our research staff deliver cutting edge projects which have international influence, in collaborations with the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and the Federal Drug Administration. Our research has been rated as 'world leading and internationally excellent'. Closer to home we help the NHS improve patient care and plan for the future, with our applied research and of course, the very best healthcare professionals. This research informs our teaching and promotes the School of Healthcare across the world. See our Research area for more information
Degrees that make a difference
Our courses are unique. They are funded by the Strategic Health Authority, who work directly with the NHS to ensure the UK has the most professional, modern workforce available to maintain the health and well being of the UK. Our courses reflect the ambitions of the NHS and the needs of the population. Graduates of our courses have the responsibility to care and support the vulnerable and the sick, to develop best practice and apply research to solve the problems of 21st century healthcare.
Professional support and facilities
We want to help you to be the best. Our inspirational teaching staff have a broad range of experience in the the health sector and you will find our leading researchers contributing to your learning experience. Our physical facilities such as the clinical practice suite and the post graduate suite offer leading edge support, backed by virtual learning environments and vibrant placements in the care sector.
To ensure your learning is relevant and meets the needs of real world we involve real life service users and carers in our lectures, course development and research. Our students can also opt to study abroad to further enhance their learning and skills by experiencing healthcare around the world.
What our students think
The National Student survey is the benchmark of national student opinion and the School of Healthcare at the University of Leeds scored highly in the latest survey with Teaching and Learning Resources rated as the 3rd highest of all UK institutions, as 4th highest on Academic Support and we scored above the average ratings on Assessment and Feedback, Organisation and management.See our student profiles for more views on life as a healthcare student.
So why study?
People remember the professionals that care for them. Our graduates touch people's lives in many personal ways and being one of our graduates prepares you for a worthwhile career not just another job.