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Health and social care courses

Learn the specialist skills you need to register as a qualified healthcare professional at one of the largest healthcare educators in the UK.

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Connect with us on campus. Tour accommodation, visit our state-of-the-art facilities, discover gold-rated teaching and get a taste of student life at our next open day.
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Studying health and social care

We'll support you to qualify in your chosen field. You'll get access to state-of-the-art facilities for safely practising skills, a range of placements, award-winning teaching, and a support network of qualified professionals, both on campus and on placement.

Our courses are developed with medical specialists and patients to provide you with the latest skills you need for the future.

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Why study health and social care at Sheffield Hallam?

Join one of the UK’s largest health and social care course providers, supporting you into a rewarding career as a qualified healthcare professional. Learn specialist skills for the job you want, led by expert practitioners and researchers.

Students put knowledge into practice in our excellent facilities, including mock operating rooms and wards, as well as on placements. Our links to local service providers set you up for success for a future in healthcare.

Our career promise

As a student at Sheffield Hallam, we promise you hands-on learning, employer connections, lifelong career support and access to industry experience and expertise.

Build your skills from day one with courses designed with employers and taught by industry-experienced academics.

Our promise to you
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Why choose Sheffield Hallam?

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Top 5 uni in England

Recognised by students in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, reflecting an outstanding student experience.

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Employability guaranteed

We promise lifetime careers support, with a guaranteed paid graduate internship if you need it.

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Cost-of-living support

Award-winning financial support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026) in England's most affordable student city (Uni Compare 2025).

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Guaranteed accommodation

We guarantee you a place in our halls for your first year with all bills included.

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How to apply

Find out more about the application process so you'll know exactly what to expect.
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Studying with us

Everything you need to know about studying at Sheffield Hallam - all in one place.
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Learn more about studying in Sheffield, one of the UK's most affordable student cities.
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Facilities

Explore our brand-new building with state-of-the-art facilities at Sheffield Business School.

 

Our awards and rankings

Awarded Gold Teaching Excellence TEF 2023
Gold Winner cost of living support Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
Top 5 Uni in England Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
95% graduates in work or further study - graduate outcomes survey

Here's what makes us a top UK university