School of Life and Health Sciences
About the School
Birmingham City University plays a major part in 'powering the front line' of our essential health and social care services within the city, throughout the region and across the country.
Our facilities offer hands-on practical experience with professional standard equipment across our sport, health and life sciences courses.
The School is home to three academic Departments:
- Department of Health and Social Care Professions
- Department of Life and Sports Sciences
- Department of Psychology and Counselling
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Subject areas in this School
Defence School of Healthcare Education
The Defence School of Healthcare Education, Department of Healthcare Education (formerly the Defence School of Health Care Studies and the Defence School of Postgraduate Medical Studies) is the Armed Forces' provider of healthcare education to Defence Medical Services personnel.
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