Nursing and Healthcare Education
Head of Division
Welcome to the Chester Division of Nursing and Healthcare education, my name is Mr Mike Bellis, and we are really looking forward to welcoming you here for the next part of your educational journey. Within the Division, we have a number of programmes including all nursing fields across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as doctoral level study, and Return to Practice courses, and many experienced academic staff who are eager to share their knowledge and experiences with you.
Hello, my name is Sara Bell, and I am head of division for nursing and healthcare education based at Warrington. My role is to provide academic leadership and line management of the academic staff delivering the PRN nursing programme.
Welcome Week Specifics
Welcome Week is an important time when we will introduce you to your programme. We will also have a range of activities to enable you to meet other students on your course and form across the University. There will be a department introduction w.c. 23rd September, where you can get to know each other and the campus. You will also get to meet your Personal Academic Tutor. Dates on when these sessions will take place will be populated on your timetable.
An Introduction to Your PAT
Every student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). They will be your first point of contact for issues that arise during your degree. We work alongside Student Services – and make referrals to Student Services where necessary – to help you navigate your degree and manage any surprises that life can throw up from time to time.
You'll meet with your PAT when you arrive at university and at least three times a year, but your PAT is always at the end of an email and you may see them more, or less, depending on your circumstances. Your PAT will provide their contact information when you meet them in Welcome Week.
Programmes Handbooks
Programme Leader + Contact Details
Laura Duncan BN Nursing - l.duncan@chester.ac.uk
Helen Millar MN Nursing h.miller@chester.ac.uk
Tracey Ross MSc Nursing – t.ross@chester.ac.uk
Reading Lists
Your reading lists can be accessed from within the module Moodle tiles once you have enrolled.
Laura Duncan
Senior Lecturer/Mental Health Programme Lead
Helen Miller
Senior Lecturer
Other Important University Links
- Term dates for 2024-25 Academic year: 2024-25 Term Dates
- Careers & Employability: Career Hub
- Student Union: Students' Union
- Library & Information Services: LIS
- Academic Skills for Students (ASk): Study Skills
- Support Services for Students: Support Services
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