Health and Social Care at Derby
Within Health and Social Care, we've got lots of flexible learning opportunities, so you can reach your full potential. We've got a mix of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses so you're sure to find a course to suit you, whether you're just starting out in your training, or wanting to further develop your career with a professional qualification.
Plus, you can take many of our courses part time, full time, or online so you can fit studying for a professional course around your work and family life.
Dedicated to CPD
To keep you up to date with the latest practice after you qualify, we have Continuous Professional Development, (CPD) modules which have all been tailored to meet the needs of practitioners and managers working within the health and social care sectors.
Our CPD offer means you could study just one module, study several at a time, or choose modules in succession. If you choose to continue your professional development, you could, in time, have enough credits to contribute towards a postgraduate qualification.
Facilities to meet your learning needs
Our state of the art Clinical Skills Suite is equipped with NHS standard clinical areas and the latest diagnostic and simulated learning environment. It includes:
- radiographic imaging equipment
- bone density measuring equipment
- six bed training ward
- counselling rooms
- clinical treatment room with 20 bays
- primary care centre, including GP consulting rooms
- video linked anatomical modelling laboratory
- computerised mannequin for simulating complex medical and emergency conditions
- get a more in depth look at our Chesterfield Campus which provides the opportunity to study the BSc (Hons) Adult NursingTaught by professionals who are up to date with practice
Many of our lecturers also work in clinical practice, so can really help you put theory into practice, using examples drawn directly from their own practice and research experience. Our strong links with the NHS, and a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies, means we're keeping our finger on the pulse of what is currently relevant within the healthcare professions.
