Health Professions
Our School of Health Sciences at QMU offers the largest range of professional healthcare courses of any university in Scotland .
Our School of Health Sciences at QMU offers the opportunity for students to build the foundations of a rewarding career in the field of health , drawing on a firm grounding in the social , psychological and physical sciences .
Our courses are designed to develop work-ready graduates , professionals who think critically and are ready to challenge current practice and policy and contribute to a better quality of life for individuals and society . We prepare you for a career , not just your first job .
The School offers the widest range of professional healthcare courses of any university in Scotland .
For entry in 2023 , we will offer the following Bachelor of Science courses :
• BSc / BSc ( Hons ) Nutrition
• BSc / BSc ( Hons ) Public Health
• BSc Paramedic Science
For entry in 2023 , we will offer the following health professions integrated master ’ s degrees :
• Master of Dietetics ( MDiet )
• Master of Nursing ( MNurse )
• Master of Occupational Therapy ( MOccTh )
• Master of Podiatry ( MPod )
• Master of Physiotherapy ( MPhys )
• Master of Radiography : Diagnostic ( MDRad )
• Master of Radiography : Therapeutic ( MTRad )
• Master of Speech and Language Therapy ( MSLT )
We hope also to offer an undergraduate degree in the area of food science ( subject to validation ) and will publish more information on our website when available .
Why QMU ?
As a graduate from a Health Sciences course , you will be work-ready , in demand from employers , and eager to progress in your chosen profession .
While studying at QMU , you will learn from engaging , encouraging staff who ensure that your courses are informed by current issues , policy and contemporary knowledge . Additionally , we offer fascinating lectures on current topics from respected visiting specialists .
Your learning experiences will include real-world placements ( clinical or volunteering *), involvement with pioneering research , and first-class facilities on campus .
We have built links between our undergraduate teaching and our master ’ s pre-registration ** courses and learning alongside more experienced students will enrich your academic experience . Furthermore , interprofessional cross-school learning and teaching are important components of our courses , allowing you to engage with other professional
70 learners who will be your peers in the working environment . Working together as students helps to break down barriers between professions before entering the workplace .
All our health professions courses are approved and recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and / or professional bodies and we have excellent links with the government , industry , third sector and NHS across Scotland ; these links and our collaborations with private , occupational , social service and other care providers are key to our ability offer relevant placements .
During your course you will hone your skills in our well-equipped School that has specialised teaching facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories . These include a clinical simulation suite , working clinics , research laboratories and a suite for the measurement of human movement using threedimensional motion analysis , human performance and neuromuscular analysis .
Our approach to learning and teaching
We support student learning through blended learning ( online and on campus ) that includes interactive lectures , seminars , tutorials , work groups , laboratories and practical classes . Use of a clinical or personal development portfolio is undertaken on some courses , and this complements the wide range of assessments used across the disciplines . On some courses you can choose optional modules , depending on the demands of professional learning .