Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

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

The Faculty Schools

Chester Medical School

School of Allied and Public Health 

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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School of Society

Students sitting and smiling in a lecture room.
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
Angela Simpson

Julie Bailey-mchale

Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning
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Professor Vicky Ridgway

Associate Dean
Dr Victoria Ridgway

Upcoming events

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

Health and Social Care Doctorate Information Events

If you’re a registered professional working within health and social services, and thinking of studying for a doctorate, then join us at one of our online Doctorate Information Events.

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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.

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.

The role of illustration and photography in the development of plastic surgery during the First World War

Chantal Bradburn (University of Chester), Art and Plastic Surgery in the First World War: An Illustrated talk about the role of illustration and photography in the development of plastic surgery during the First World War

Chantal Bradburn

Latest news and opinion

Results

Study to explore impact on children of Armed Forces parents changing schools

CommunityFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyResearch
December 15, 2023
University's Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans team

Research to develop resources to support nutrition for older people

Faculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyNutrition and DieteticsResearch
December 15, 2023
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Call for UK-based mothers to complete new survey on their pregnancy

Faculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyResearch
December 6, 2023
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee appointed as a Visiting Professor

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society
November 30, 2023
Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Cayla’s Story: Why I Chose to Study at Chester Medical School

BlogsFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyMedical and Life SciencesPostgraduateUndergraduate
August 10, 2023
University of Chester medical student working equipment

Aadhi's First Year Studying Psychology

BlogsFaculty of Health, Medicine and SocietyPsychologyUndergraduate
August 10, 2023
Psychology student standing before a big screen at University of Chester event