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Health professions

Take your first steps towards a rewarding and challenging career as a health professional with the University of Brighton – a top 10 UK university for world-leading research impact in this field.

Our health professions courses are 12th in the UK overall, and joint 1st in the UK for career prospects: Guardian University Guide 2021. 

We place the values of the NHS constitution at the heart of our health courses, and we provide a stimulating learning experience designed to motivate and inspire you to become a high-performing, compassionate and patient-focused health professional who puts the health and wellbeing of the public first.

See our health professions courses and subjects often found in Clearing.

New funding from 2020

The government has announced that from September 2020 new and continuing students studying nursing, midwifery and some allied health subjects will receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000. Find out more on the gov.uk website.

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The degree programme was eclectic and challenging. It was the perfect place to start a career that has had quite a few twists and turns. It introduced me to frontline patient care a few months into my first year and has prepared me for a career in healthcare with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills combined with a strong focus on understanding patients needs.

Siobhan Melia, Podiatry BSc(Hons) graduate and CEO of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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You'll be joining a university where health students enjoy excellent graduate rates of employment. Our students qualify for professional practice in areas including occupational therapy, paramedic science, physiotherapy and podiatry.

Health professions placement

You'll build experience on placement with local NHS trusts and other health and social care providers in a variety of settings. You'll put learning into practice whilst building relationships and working with other health professionals.

Occupational Therapy and podiatry students

You'll benefit from access to our facilities, including the Leaf Hospital our own fully staffed podiatry clinic, our Clinical Skills and Simulation suite, Flexible Learning Environment, Daily Living Suite and practical skills rooms.

Accrediting bodies

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Our Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

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Our Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

The College of Podiatry logo

Our Podiatry BSc(Hons) is accredited by The College of Podiatry.

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Our courses in paramedic science, physiotherapy, podiatry and occupational therapy confer eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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School of Health Sciences

Occupational therapy, paramedic science, physiotherapy and podiatry are taught at the School of Health Sciences.

Paramedic Science students on placement

Study abroad

As a paramedic science student, you will have the opportunity in your final year to accumulate practice time and experience healthcare provision in another European country during a four-week placement.

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy students can choose to take an international placement in Africa, Asia or South America through the Work the World organisation.

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Undergraduate courses

Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)

Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)

Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)

Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)

Podiatry BSc(Hons)

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Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) MSc

Podiatry (Pre-registration) MSc

Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc

Related subjects

  • Nursing and midwifery

Further study

  • Advanced Clinical Practice MSc (PGDip)
  • Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip
  • Cardiology MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Clinical Practice GradCert
  • Clinical Practice (PGCert)
  • Clinical Research MRes (PGCert PGDip)
  • Dementia Studies MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Health MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Health and Education MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Health and Management MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Health Promotion MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Global Health MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Paediatrics and Child Health MSc (PGCert, PGDip)
  • Public Health MSc (PGCert PGDip)
  • Transforming Practice for Health Professionals through Education (PGCert)
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