Health Sciences

We Are The Future of Health Science

Health Sciences play a central role in the lives and wellbeing of people around the world, and as these fascinating fields develop, there are opportunities for professionals from all kinds of backgrounds to play a key role improving the lives of others.

The University of Lincoln offers a wide range of health science related programmes which can provide options to students who wish to make a difference in these areas. Explore these options below and discover the courses available at Lincoln that can help you make a positive impact.

Subject Focus

Spotlight on Nursing

Nurses perform a vital role in 21st Century healthcare, restoring and promoting health, supporting patients and their families, and profiling healthcare needs of communities. The University of Lincoln recognises the challenges facing current and future healthcare and nursing practice, offering three distinct nursing programmes.

Our Nursing Courses

Did You Know?

Biomedical Science is ranked in the top 20 overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024)

Biological Sciences is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)

Health Studies is ranked 3rd overall in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)

Paramedic Science is ranked 5th overall in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)

Pharmacy and Pharmacology is ranked 1st overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024)

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Chemistry for Drug Discovery and Development

A focus on the forefront of drug development, emphasising areas such as: Molecular Structure, Drug Formulation, Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Nanoscience.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry offers an understanding of the biological and chemical processes that allow life to thrive, explore key challenges in cell biology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, and genetics.

Biomedical Engineering

Join the new era of medical research and product development and apply engineering principles to the problems facing fields such as biology, medicine, and healthcare.

Biomedical Science

Understand and investigate health, disease, treatment and prevention through topics such as: Health and Disease, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, and Cancer Epidemiology and Pathology.

Bioveterinary Science

Explore the science that underlies animal health and disease, and combine key concepts in animal science with relevant laboratory, field, and computer analysis.

Diagnostic Radiography

Develop skills specific to diagnostic radiography to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of injury or disease. And work towards becoming accredited with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Midwifery

Focus on women-centred holistic care, combining theory with practical placements. Successful graduates will be eligible to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Nursing

Join the frontline of 21st century healthcare as a registered nurse; restoring and promoting health, supporting patients and their families, and profiling healthcare needs of communities.

Paramedic Science

Paramedics work on the frontline of healthcare, looking after those in need and responding to a wide range of situations, from minor wounds and conditions to more serious, life-threatening injuries.

Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists have the potential to forge strong and unique bridges between science and healthcare to improve health outcomes and addressing healthcare challenges.

Psychology

Psychology brings together the scientific study of behaviour, mental health, and neurophysiological functioning in an attempt to understand what makes us human, and why we think the way we do.

Sport and Exercise Science

Sports scientists combine theoretical knowledge with the practical application of scientific principles and technology to help individuals maximise their sports performance and improve their health.

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Healthcare Apprenticeships

Funded by the government and your employer, the School of Health and Social Care offers apprenticeships which combine work-based learning and education, which gives employers the opportunity to select, train, and develop their workforce according to an employer-defined standard.

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Science Foundation Year

Our Science Foundation Year aims to prepare students for degree-level study, by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in science, healthcare, or engineering related subjects. These courses are designed to open up an exciting world of opportunities within these disciplines for students who do not meet our standard entr

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Specialist Facilities

Teaching in the College of Health and Science is delivered in purpose-built facilities, providing innovative spaces for study and research. All of our students have access to specialist facilities across our campuses, with the aim of providing the best possible learning environment and a strong foundation to help you achieve your goals.

Isaac Newton Building

Computer science, engineering, and mathematics and physics students call the Isaac Newton Building their home. It oﬀers access to workshops and computer laboratories, an electrical systems laboratory, and a biofuels laboratory. It also houses industry-standard machinery, turbines, and additional teaching and research laboratories.

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Psychology Labs

Psychology students have access to equipment such as a dynamic 3D body scanner, an eye-tracker, Psychophysics, Molecular lab, and driving simulator to use in their both their own research as well as at a postgraduate level as part of one of the many research groups in the School.

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Joseph Banks Laboratories

The Joseph Banks Laboratories provide cutting-edge facilities for the Schools of Chemistry, Life and Environmental Sciences, and Pharmacy. Students have access to scientific laboratories, and technologies including Mass Spectrometry, Imaging Modalities, and Chromatography.

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Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Building

Our brand-new, purpose-built Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Building features lecture theatres, laboratories, a clinical skills suite with consultation rooms, a prosection anatomy suite, and a bio-medical and health sciences library.

Clinical Suites

The clinical suites in the Sarah Swift Building are used to simulate real hospital and home environments, and feature the latest in patient simulation technology. The suites are located in the new Sarah Swift building and are available as learning environments for students on our Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, and Occupational Therapy courses.

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Human Performance Centre

The Human Performance Centre is used by the School of Sport and Exercise Science. These specialist laboratories, feature modern equipment in order to undertake physiological and biomechanical assessments. The labs are equipped for both the teaching of students, academic research, and also external consultancy with businesses and elite athletes.

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Minster House

Minster House is home to the School of Life Sciences’ Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare research group. The building is also part of Lincoln Science & Innovation Park (LSIP). Minster House houses the research facilities of the University of Lincoln's Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Research Group, a unique team of internationally-renowned researchers at the forefront of the animal behaviour field.

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Janet Lane-Claypon

The Janet Lane-Claypon Building is the base for laboratory-based instruction in Chemistry, Life Sciences and Pharmacy. The building includes flexible lab space used by all undergraduates in these subjects, as well as smaller specialist teaching and research spaces.

Riseholme Campus

Our 200-hectare Riseholme Campus is located just north of Lincoln city centre and is home to the Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT), Lincoln Agri-Robotics, and Lincoln’s Centre for Doctoral Training in Agri-Food Robotics. The campus also has a working farm, woodlands, grasslands and watercourses making for another picturesque location to learn.

Contact Us

College of Health and Science
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool Campus
Lincoln
LN6 7TS

cohsenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk