The School of Health in Social Science seeks to advance knowledge, innovation, and practice in nursing, health and healthcare around the world. We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary center of research and learning within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Our school offers a range of programmes, for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This includes two undergraduate programmes—one of which leads to professional registration in nursing. At postgraduate level, we offer advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health in Social Science, and Nursing Studies. We also provide a growing selection of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and online distance learning opportunities, designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals at any stage of their career and those seeking to advance their expertise in health-related fields. We are committed to equal and fair treatment of all our employees and in recognition of the positive promotion of diversity and gender equality among staff and students the School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award. Find out more about our undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD opportunities: Undergraduate The School of Health in Social Science deliver two undergraduate degree programmes: BN (Hons) Nursing with registration as a Nurse (Adult branch) and MA (Hons) Health in Social Science. Discover extraordinary interdisciplinary study in the world of health and social science. Postgraduate Taught The School of Health in Social Science deliver postgraduate taught programmes which span across Nursing Studies, Clinical and Health Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Applied Social Sciences. Postgraduate Research The School of Health in Social Science delivers research postgraduate programmes which provide opportunities for specialist, independent research across all areas of health studies. Continuous Professional Development The School of Health in Social Science offers a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses across our subject areas for people working in heathcare and associated settings. Scholarships and Funding Opportunities Browse suggestions for scholarships and student funding that are of relevance for postgraduate research programmes delivered by the School of Health in Social Science.
