School of Health
Welcome to the School of Health, which provides education and training opportunities for a range of healthcare professionals, along with academic programmes in human bioscience, health studies, social work and sport science.
Many of our programmes offer the flexibility to study for a degree or a diploma, with the opportunity to change mid programme from diploma to degree if circumstances allow. In Occupational Therapy we offer a part-time option.
Healthcare education is about ensuring patients and clients have a good quality experience and this is achieved by our courses having a strong focus on both clinical and interpersonal skills.
All our staff are committed to ensuring that students are well supported during the time they spend at The University of Northampton, many of them are professionally qualified in the discipline they teach and are also actively engaged in research activity which helps to further promote the development of quality care.
Our buildings are modern and bright and the hospitals used for clinical experience are within a reasonable distance from the main campus.
We aim to work closely with our local partners and have developed a range of joint appointments and courses which take a very practical focus towards learning. Learning in the workplace is encouraged and we have well tried systems which accredit previous learning and experience towards our awards.
Many of our students have first had contact through completing NVQ programmes and have gone on to become registered healthcare professionals, achieved Masters Degrees and participating in the development of multiprofessional services locally.
We like to think we are available and approachable so please contact me if you wish to discuss any issues.
Dean of School
Dr Sue Allen
PhD, MSc, RGN, RM, Dip N, Dip N Ed, RNT
