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Faculty of Health & Social Sciences

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Our departments

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Department of Medical Science & Public Health

Discover more about our work in the fields of human sciences and public health and find out about how we influence policy in these areas.

ODP, Midwifery and Paramedic Science students and alumni

Department of Midwifery & Health Sciences

The Midwifery & Health Sciences department supports the development of professionals for midwifery, paramedic science and operating department practice.

Department of Nursing Science

Learn about the training we offer in nursing and clinical sciences, as well as what research we're conducting in this field.

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Department of Rehabilitation & Sport Sciences

The Department of Rehabilitation & Sport Sciences supports the development of allied health professionals (Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists), Nutritionists, Sports Therapists and Sport and Exercise Scientists.

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Department of Social Sciences & Social Work

Read about how our research into the fields of social sciences and social work has an impact on people's lives and find out how that feeds into our courses.

Health & Social Sciences placements

Health & Social Sciences placements

Find out more about placements and the experience they provide

Public Involvement in Education and Research

Public Involvement in Education and Research

Find out how we include carers and service users in our work, from our research and teaching to our admissions process and course development.

Research

Our facilities

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Hospital wards

Find out about our patient ward where you can get used to working in a hospital ward setting and practise your skills.

Kitchen

Occupational therapy suite

Read about our occupational therapy suite and find out how it can help you develop your skills.

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Community setting

Discover our community setting where you can gain experience of working in a home or community environment and practice relevant skills.

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Athena SWAN

The Faculty of Health & Social Sciences is enhancing its commitment to equality by applying for a Departmental Silver Athena SWAN Award.

News

Tai Chi Conversation article

OPINION: Tai chi health benefits - what the research says

BU's Samuel Nyman outlines the potential benefits of practicing Tai Chi in this article, originally published by The Conversation.

FACETS impact testimonials: Tell us about how FACETS has made a difference to you

FACETS (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive behavioural and Energy effectiveness Techniques to lifeStyle) is a group-based face-to-face fatigue management programme for Multiple.

Take part in the FACETS Facilitators Survey

Evaluating the impact of the FACETS programme since its launch: Facilitators Survey. Tell us about how FACETS has made a difference

Can you help test whether vegetable oil benefits memory and thinking?

BU researchers are looking for volunteers to take part in research investigating whether vegetable oils could hold any benefits for people with mild memory problems.

Events

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Open Day

Apr
8

Midwifery Open Day at Portsmouth campus

These afternoons are for those who are interested in Midwifery and expect to study at our branch campus in Portsmouth.

Why choose a career in health and social care?

Faculty of Health & Social Sciences

Why study a career in health and social care?