The discipline of Clinical and Health Psychology is focused on the development, understanding, and intervention for psychological difficulties across all stages of life.

Counselling and Psychotherapy has emerged as a premier institution in Scotland for postgraduate education, training, and research in Counselling Studies.

As an academic discipline Nursing Studies encompasses a multifaceted approach to understanding healthcare delivery, patient care, and the broader implications of healthcare systems within society.

In 2026 Nursing Studies marks 70 years of leadership, innovation, and impact in nursing education. Throughout the year, staff and students will be sharing reflections, stories, and insights via the Nursing Blog. These weekly posts capture the experiences, ideas, and perspectives shaping nursing education and practice today. 

Find out more about our School, our History and further information about our campus, facilities and how to get in touch. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core values in the School of Health in Social Science, and inform all of our work. The School has an active EDI committee, chaired by the EDI Director, who also sits on the School’s Senior Management Committee. 

Hope Park Counselling Centre offers person centred and/or psychodynamic counselling to residents in the Edinburgh area. The Centre is part of the School of Health in Social Science and is a practice and research centre for our counsellors in training.

The Centre for Psychological Therapies provides evidence based psychological therapies for children and young people in the community. The Centre is part of the School of Health in Social Science and offers clinical placements and supervision for students on our MSc Psychological Therapies programme.