College of Health, Psychology and Social Care

The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care offers a great student experience, alongside research excellence, flexible study, and experienced staff.

We boast some of the best facilities in the country and the strong links we enjoy with the NHS and a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies mean we’re keeping our finger on the pulse of what is currently relevant within the healthcare professions.

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care News

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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has signed a Strategic Partnership with the University of Derby to develop a more joined-up approach to the teaching of students and a more research-based approach to the delivery of healthcare.

People are walking about at the University of Derby's Open Day looking happy

The University of Derby will be opening its doors to prospective students and their families over two consecutive days later this month, due to high demand for its courses.

Chief Midwifery Officer for NHS England with students and academics from the University of Derby

The Chief Midwifery Officer for NHS England visited the University of Derby to meet with students, academics and healthcare partners to learn more about how the University is nurturing talent to strengthen maternity services across the country.

Our research

The Health and Social Care Research Centre, conducts multi-disciplinary, high-impact applied research that supports the transformation of services within the field. The Centre research falls into 3 broad areas:

The Centre was established as a joint collaboration between the University of Derby, NHS England and the four Clinical Commissioning Committees across Derbyshire.

Areas of specialism

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Research Professor ranked amongst the most cited scientists

A member of our research team has been listed in the ‘World Ranking Top 2% Scientists'.

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