Institute of Health and Society
About the Institute
The Institute is a dynamic, multi-professional department, which has expertise in health & well-being, learning disability, mental health, midwifery, nutritional therapy, nursing, psychology, social welfare and social work. It is based at the Henwick Grove Campus, with excellent facilities including skills laboratories, programmable androids and dedicated computer suites.
Academic AreasThe Institute is sub-divided into four academic units: Psychological Sciences, Applied Social Sciences, Allied Health Sciences and Pre-Registration Nursing. All offer both vocational and non-vocational undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are taught by well qualified and enthusiastic staff. In addition, some of our courses are offered by local colleges (e.g. NEW College in Bromsgrove or Gloscol in Cheltenham). Underpinning all our courses is the belief that our students should be not just employable - “fit for work” - but that they should be “fit for life” and whatever the future holds in store for them.
New CoursesNew courses are added regularly to the Institute provision. We are very pleased to have validated the first Masters course in the UK for Nutritional Therapy. Wherever possible, we seek recognition of our courses by relevant professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the General Social Care Council and the Health Professions Council.
Research and ConsultancyWithin the Institute we are committed to providing teaching, research and consultancy relevant to today’s workplace. We work closely with local employers such as the NHS, Worcestershire County Council and St Richard’s Hospice, along with other private sector and voluntary organisations. We have strong links with other Universities, e.g. Coventry University, and subject specific organisations such as the Care Service Improvement Partnership (CSIP).
We hope you will join us at one of the University Open Days to see what we have to offer you.
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