The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex

The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex

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We have a commitment to making a difference to local, national and international health services.

20/02/2026

Interested in a career supporting people through complex moments in their lives?

Our Social Work course at the University of Essex combines academic learning with hands-on placements, helping you develop the practical skills and confidence needed for professional practice.

We’re proud to be 1st in the UK for Social Work (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Learn more and apply:
🔗 https://www.essex.ac.uk/subjects/social-work

02/02/2026

Thinking about a career where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Nursing at Essex is about compassion, community and the right support, for patients and students.

Turn your care into a career.
💬 Learn more about studying Nursing at Essex: https://www.essex.ac.uk/subjects/nursing

06/11/2025

🌍 Ready to make a global impact?

Join our MSc Global Public Health this January and gain the skills to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges.

Be part of a community where change happens. 💜

🔎 Search “January starts Essex” to find out more and apply today!

Photos from The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex's post 22/07/2025

Huge congratulations to all our amazing Health and Social Care graduates who crossed the stage last week! We're so proud of everything you've achieved and can't wait to see what you do next.

📸 Take a look at some of the highlights from the day — do you spot someone you know? Tag them and share the celebration!

08/10/2023

We’ve had a fantastic day West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust meeting people interested in Nursing. Missed us? Come along to our Open Days in Southend Colchester later this month: https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-us/open-days

19/07/2023

It was a pleasure for us to hear a motivational story of technique and perseverance that made Danny Crates a Paralympic Gold medalist, from the man himself!

Thank you for your talk at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust this summer, and letting Jo hold the medal! 🏅

19/06/2023

Behind the scenes for the HSC department group photo at the end of the University of Essex Open Day Festival. 📽️ We hope you enjoyed meeting Tim, Daniel, Alicia, Charlotte and more in our Nursing, Social Work, OT, Speech and Language Therapy and Oral Health Science Talks. 😊

19/06/2023

Academics, ambassadors and staff from HSC gathered around for a group photo at the end of a fantastic Open Day! We were so pleased to meet you in our tasters and talks. See you at our next Open Day in September. 🎈

University of Essex
https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-us/open-days

17/06/2023

We are in the Sports Arena to meet you! Speak to academics from Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy and Oral Health Science.

Visit other subjects too and enjoy a free ice cream, drinks and snacks. 🍦

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Location

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Colchester
CO43SQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm