The University of Plymouth's teaching and research activities are divided into the following Schools, each of which has its own specialist staff and facilities. Get a flavour for each School by browsing through their own websites and pages listed here.

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

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Plymouth Business School

Plymouth Business School. An enterprising environment driving sustainable prosperity, enabling our students and partners to achieve their full potential.

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School of Art, Design and Architecture

The University of Plymouth School of Art, Design and Architecture offers high quality, student-centred degrees, postgraduate programmes and research opportunities relevant to today's cultural, creative, architectural and design related industries.

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School of Society and Culture

The University of Plymouth School of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world.

Faculty of Health

Devonport Dental Education Facility

Peninsula Dental School

The Peninsula Dental School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world class research which will all feature strongly in your learning experience.

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Peninsula Medical School

The Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world class research which will all feature strongly in your learning experience.

School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences

School of Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world class research which will all feature strongly in your learning experience.

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

School of Health Professions

The School of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care–related professions.

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

Our courses in the fields of adult, child and mental health nursing and in midwifery have been designed with your career and the future needs of the workforce in mind.

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School of Psychology

The University of Plymouth School of Psychology is in the top 20 in the UK, with 50 staff and over 800 students.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Welcome to the University of Plymouth School of Biological and Marine Sciences. The school is a great place to study biology and ecology - fantastic location, great facilities and a choice of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to suit your interests.

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School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is a friendly, creative and inspiring place to study. Including many internationally recognised experts, our staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.

Earth Science
students in Death Valley, California.

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is comprised of four distinct areas, each delivering exceptional teaching, support and research.

Academic Partnerships

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BCNO Group

The British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), a University of Plymouth partner institution.

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Find out more about studying at Bridgwater & Taunton College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

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City College Plymouth

Find out more about studying at City College Plymouth, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

City of Bristol College

City of Bristol College

Find out more about studying at City of Bristol College, as part of the University of Plymouth Academic Partnerships.

Cornwall College

Cornwall College

Find out more about studying at Cornwall College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

Schumacher College

Dartington Trust

Find out more about studying at Dartington Trust, A University of Plymouth partner college.

Exeter College

Exeter College

Find out more about studying at Exeter College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

Highlands College Jersey

Highlands College

Find out more about studying at Highlands College Jersey, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

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Institute for Export and International Trade

Institute for Export and International Trade (IoEIT), a University of Plymouth partner institution.

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International Institute in Geneva

Since 2012 Plymouth Graduate School of Management staff have been delivering the highly acclaimed Doctorates in Business Administration and Public Administration in Geneva.

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Kherson State Maritime Academy

KSMA is a Higher Educational Institution of the fourth accreditation level in Ukraine, training maritime professionals with academic degrees. The partnership with the University of Plymouth was initiated as part of the #TwinForHope campaign.

MLA College Ltd - boats in the harbour

MLA College

Marine Learning Alliance Ltd, a University of Plymouth Partner Institution.

HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales

MWS - HMTU

Find out more about studying at MWS - HMTU, HMS Drake, a University of Plymouth academic partner.

Petroc (2023)

Petroc

Find out more about studying at PETROC, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

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RILA Institute of Health Sciences

University of Plymouth partner institution - RILA Institute of Health Sciences. RILA will act as an international recruitment agent for PUPSMD’s MClinEd Clinical Education and MSc Remote and Global Healthcare.

South Devon College

South Devon College

Find out more about studying at South Devon College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

Strode College

Strode College

Find out more about studying at Strode College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

Truro and Penwith College

Truro and Penwith College

Find out more about studying at Truro and Penwith College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.

Weymouth College

Weymouth College

Find out more about studying at Weymouth College, as part of the University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships.