School of Health Sciences

Our School plays a significant role in health and social care innovation, research and education.

We are a contemporary, diverse and vibrant community of staff and learners with a shared aim of improving lives in an ever-changing environment. We work closely with our health and social care partners to improve health and wellbeing for all.

We have around 2,000 learners and a team of over 160 academic healthcare experts, researchers and support staff.

We are committed to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) for learners and staff. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award (awarded 2022). We have an active EDI committee and various working groups and initiatives, including the School of Health Sciences Students of Colour Ambassadors. We encourage feedback to help us be inclusive and address issues important to all protected groups.

Our student network consists of learner-led societies that provide learning and social opportunities. Our societies are supported by the School and the UEA student union.

Both pre- and post-registration, our Associate Directors of Student Experience and Progression work with learners, course representatives, the students’ union and course teams to enhance learners’ visibility and student voices across the School.

Student grants, funding, and scholarships

Eligible nursing, midwifery and many allied health professional learners will receive an NHS bursary between £5,000 - £8,000 a year to help fund their studies – this will not need to be repaid.

Various student grants, funding and scholarships are also available to support your financial situation while studying at UEA. Explore your options on our funding your studies page.

 

 

 

Independent Prescribing - NMC level 7 (Health CPD) - January 2023

Course Start Dates: September 2022, January 2023 and April 2023.    

Independent prescribing is a widely integrated part of healthcare...

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Effective Questioning for Call Handlers

How an organisation handles phone calls can have a direct impact on its success - a badly handled call can mean limited information that might affect service...

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End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia

A range of research has shown that the end-of-life care needs of people with dementia, and their families, are poorly understood and inconsistently...

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Independent Prescribing - HCPC Level 7 (Health CPD) - January 2023

Course Start Dates: September 2022, January 2023 and April 2023.    

Independent prescribing is a widely integrated part of healthcare...

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Research

 
A graphic showing a phone displaying the Quit Sense app.
14 Apr 2023

How AI and a mobile phone app could help you quit smoking

A stop smoking mobile app that senses where and when you might be triggered to light up could help people quit – according to University of East Anglia research.

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13 Mar 2023

Creating an accessible communication space for all - new training for staff

Staff can take part in new training aimed at creating an accessible communication space for all, spearheaded by Lauren Flannery, Speech & Language Therapist &...

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A woman sleeping.
14 Mar 2023

UEA Sleep Lab open day this Friday

Researchers at the University of East Anglia will be throwing open the doors of their Sleep and Brain Research Unit to celebrate World Sleep Day this Friday,...

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A group of SC staff and students smiling on the 'Critical Incident Day'
27 Feb 2023

Innovative HSC simulation event shortlisted for National Nursing Times Award

A new HSC project, led by Dr Jason Corner which takes simulation to an entirely new level has been shortlisted for Teaching Innovation of the Year award by the...

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Jason Corner wearing a hat and black rimmed glasses
27 Feb 2023

HSC lecturer shortlisted for National Educator of the Year

Dr Jason Corner, Lecturer in Nursing Sciences, has been shortlisted for the National Educator of the Year Award for his innovative and inspiring teaching and...

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A woman in a wheelchair looks through a microscope.
07 Feb 2023

UEA launches lab accessibility project

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a project to make laboratories more accessible for people with disabilities. 

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01 Jan 2023

HSC apprentice shortlisted for finalist in prestigious awards

Occupational therapist apprentice, Heidi Crisp has been shortlisted as one of three finalist  for Apprentice of the Year in the Norfolk Apprenticeship Awards. 

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Steve Smith holding his award up with another person. Steve is wearing a grey suit.
11 Jan 2023

Nur-sing when you’re winning

National nursing award announced for retired university academic Steve Smith, aka the ‘Singing Lecturer’.

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People

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