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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

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We are committed to inspiring curiosity and critical thinking in our learning community, by driving forward access to varied high-quality educational experiences, both formal and informal. 

This enables our learners to explore and fulfil their potential and empowers them with skills and the confidence to create their desired future. Across our varied health and life sciences programmes we value diversity and equity in education, promoting accessibility and opportunity to a variety of learners.

Read more from Professor Kate Ellacott

Professor Kate Ellacott

Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Education 

Top 10 for Psychology

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8th in the Complete University Guide 2025 and joint 9th in the Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 3 in Sports Science

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The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Top 5 for Radiography

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3rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Top 15 in Biology

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Guardian University Guide 2025

  • Our diverse programme portfolio provides opportunities to specialise in a single discipline or explore interdisciplinary study, with many programmes offering options for study abroad or industrial and professional placements. We also offer a number of undergraduate and postgraduate-level Degree Apprenticeships.  
  • Many of our programmes are accredited by professional bodies, including the General Medical Council, British Psychological Society, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Health & Care Professions Council and the Society & College of Radiographers.  
  • Our students are based across our Streatham and St Luke’s campuses and at our partner NHS sites in Exeter and Truro.  Students on clinically-focused programmes also undertake placements at a range of other NHS sites and primary care settings across the wider South West region, throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.   
  • Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are designed and delivered by faculty who are role models for combining healthcare expertise with research-led education. We offer a wide-ranging portfolio of courses in the Medical School and Psychology to support individual and service development.