School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences is home to innovative research and inspiring and passionate staff. We offer a range of opportunities for students at all levels from undergraduate to postgraduate research.

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With innovation, research and passion, we aim to deliver the UK’s most dynamic, effective and caring healthcare professionals.

Become a health professional

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Continuing professional development (CPD)

Postgraduate research

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Our vision is to be a world-class centre for healthcare research.

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News

22 MAR 2023

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don’t get the emotional support they need due to research gap

01 MAR 2023

The role of a physician associate

20 FEB 2023

University of Surrey midwife celebrated with prestigious Fellowship

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Events

Hybrid event

Wed 10 May 2023, 10AM - 3PM

Surrey Athena Swan Symposium 2023

On campus

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Sat 24 Jun 2023, 8.45AM - 4PM

Undergraduate open day

On campus

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Mon 26 Jun 2023 - Sun 30 Jul 2023

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences residential summer school

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Head of School

Professor Melaine Coward

Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences; Head of the School of Health Sciences

Since qualifying as a registered nurse, I have worked in the field of oncology and haemato-oncology nursing. I have worked in a variety of areas including London teaching hospitals and a specialist cancer hospital. I was a successful nurse manager in cancer care managing a department which was granted the Charter Mark award for excellence twice, as well as being awarded ISO 9002...

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Research and consultancy

Service User and Carer Group

Who we work with

At the School of Health Sciences we have over 800 active partnerships. Our expert staff, students and alumni work with health care providers, government, corporate businesses, SMEs and the third sector to improve the delivery of health care nationally and internationally.