School of Health in Social Science

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Established in 2002, the School of Health in Social Science seeks to advance knowledge, innovation, and practice in nursing, health and healthcare around the world.

The School of Health in Social Science is a vibrant, interdisciplinary centre of research and learning within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer a range of subjects in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy And Applied Social Sciences, and Nursing Studies.  

The School of Health in Social Science is a leading provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education in health and related fields. We offer two undergraduate programmes (one leading to professional registration in nursing); together with postgraduate degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health in Social Science, and Nursing Studies, and an expanding range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and online distance learning opportunities. 

The School of Health in Social Science is committed to equal and fair treatment of all its 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.

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

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