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

Return to Practice Online Event

Have you let your nursing registration lapse but would like to return to nursing? Join our online event to hear more about our fully funded Return to Practice course for nurses.

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.

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.

Mind games in medicine: Thinking beyond the linear - Cancelled

Professor Arpan Guha’s talk will reflect on the complexities of decision making and the leadership challenges in clinical problem solving in healthcare.