Faculty of Health

Exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and health professions

Delivered by professional experts, our programmes at Plymouth are tailored to you and your career.

Together, we address today's most challenging healthcare and psychological issues, through research-informed teaching and active, real-world learning.

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Our schools

School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences

School of Biomedical Sciences

Devonport Dental Education Facility

Peninsula Dental School

Students using the new Optometry teaching spaces in the University of Plymouth's InterCity Place.

School of Health Professions

Face of human anatomy model used in medical teaching

Peninsula Medical School

Nursing student

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Psychology student holding an electroencephalogram in front of a book case

School of Psychology

Facilities

Our Faculty team

Professor Robert Fern

Executive Dean
Professor Sally Hanks

Professor of Primary Care Dentistry

Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience
Dr Rosi Raine

Deputy Head of School

Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience
Professor Andy Wills

Professor in Psychology

Associate Dean for Research
Dr Poorna Gunasekera

Associate Dean International
Professor Aled Jones

Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery
Professor Laura Bowater MBE

Head of Peninsula Medical School
Professor Ewen McColl

Head of Peninsula Dental School
Dr Gail Rees

Head of School of Biomedical Sciences
Professor Sally Abey

Head of School of Health Professions
Professor Jeremy Goslin

Head of School of Psychology

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News and events

Faculty news

Plymouth awarded funding to develop climate adaptation plans 27 January 2026
£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West 27 January 2026
Pig vaccine candidate outperforms leading available treatment in new trials 23 January 2026
Education can help you change the world – all from your own home 21 January 2026
Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones 15 January 2026

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Faculty events

Student Active Bystander Training 11 February 2026 13:00 - 14:30
Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West: A Celebration 2026 25 February 2026 08:30 - 16:30

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Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health comprises the former University of Plymouth Faculty of Health and Human Sciences and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (itself formerly part of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry).