Empowering the next generation of health professionals
Empowering the next generation of health professionals
Working in healthcare demands clinical precision, leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and the kind of experiences that build trust and save lives. You'll develop all of this at the University of Chester's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. Whether you're considering pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) to shape policy or advancing your nursing qualifications through the BSc Nursing Studies to meet UK healthcare standards, you'll train in real-world settings from the start.
This preparation starts with the Chester Future Skills Curriculum, built with industry input, which keeps learning hands-on and mirrors what's happening in hospitals, public health and care settings. This approach helps you build expertise and real skills you'll use from day one.
“With almost 5,000 international students from more than 150 countries, and a third of our academic staff from overseas, our UOB campus is truly a diverse and global place.”
Dr. Donna Dawkins, Global Engagement Lead for the School of Education
99%
of School of Nursing graduates entered high-skilled employment.
91%
of School of Allied and Public Health postgraduates entered high-skilled employment.
89.8%
of University of Chester graduates are employed or pursuing further study.
73.1%
of University of Chester graduates are employed in high-skilled roles.
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Advanced Placement courses
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This programme blends theory with practice, delivering essential skills in epidemiology, health policy, leadership, health economics, and disease control aligned with UK Public Health Skills and Career frameworks. Through expert-led modules and insights from high-profile guest speakers, you'll gain on-the-ground perspectives on global health challenges. Whether you're a medical professional, work in community sectors, or are seeking a career change, you'll develop the skills and tools for professional advancement and meaningful impact.
Master of Public Health
This programme helps internationally trained nurses advance their careers with a UK honours degree. Building on your existing skills, you'll develop knowledge essential for UK registration through modules covering the healthcare system, leadership, health promotion, evidence-based practice, and clinical skills. State-of-the-art simulation labs recreate real hospital settings, providing safe environments to refine your clinical decision-making. Upon completion, you'll be prepared to demonstrate your competence for Nursing and Midwifery Council registration.
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (International Top-up)
Dr. Sadie Lavelle Cafferkey
Senior Lecturer, Course Leader
“Nursing and Midwifery Council-registered nurses are in high demand globally. The BSc Nursing Studies course provides internationally registered nurses with a structured pathway to meet UK nursing standards. Our curriculum develops clinical competence, professional judgement, and NMC Test of Competence readiness, enabling practitioners to transition into UK practice or secure nursing positions internationally.”
Dr. Anthony Olagunju
Senior Lecturer, MPH
“Our MPH course equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective to thrive as public health professionals. Alumni have secured impactful roles across government agencies like the UKHSA, local authorities, NHS clinical research, higher education, and the Voluntary and Community Sector — designing solutions that protect population health and promote equity for vulnerable communities.”
What the faculty members say
Careers support that grows with you
Whichever programme you opt for, the Careers Team will support you every step of the way. You can meet with their friendly Career Consultants online, by phone, or in person to discuss your goals and options. They'll help you with CVs, job applications, interview prep, even getting you ready for entrepreneurship or further study.
This service stays free for two years after you graduate. That means you'll have plenty of support and time to find your path and build the career you want.
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The MPA at STEaPP helped me develop analytical skills in policy-making, project management and science and technology studies. This highly interdisciplinary programme allowed me to explore the nuances of digital technologies from different perspectives and disciplines. It ultimately prepared me to critically analyse the implications of various technologies in different Global South and Global North contexts.
The programme is also distinctly international, enabling me to develop networking skills among peers worldwide that further internationalise my career as a professional interested in public administration in its various forms. Ultimately, this programme strengthened my skills as a policy analyst and allowed me to expand the diversity of my research as a digital rights activist in Paraguay. It also paved the way for my career as a professional researcher, as I am currently enrolled in a PhD programme at UCL STEaPP.
Eduardo Carillo
MPA Alumni and current Doctoral student
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