Faculty of Health
The Faculty of Health comprises the former Ƶ Faculty of Health and Human Sciences and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (itself formerly part of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry).
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.
#FirstChoiceForHealth
Facilities
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BabyLab
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Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC)
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Derriford Research Facility
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Exeter School of Nursing
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Dental education facilities
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The Knowledge Spa - Truro School of Nursing
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InterCity Place: facilities for health professions, nursing and midwifery
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Facilities within the School of Nursing and Midwifery
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Facilities within the School of Health Professions
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Facilities within the School of Psychology
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Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU)
Our Faculty team
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![Professor Robert Fern Executive Dean]( "Professor Robert Fern")
Professor Robert Fern
Executive Dean
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![Dr Phil Gee Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning]( "Dr Phil Gee")
Dr Phil Gee
Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning
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![Professor Sally Hanks Professor of Primary Care Dentistry]( "Professor Sally Hanks")
Professor Sally Hanks
Professor of Primary Care Dentistry
Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience
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![Dr Poorna Gunasekera Associate Dean International]( "Dr Poorna Gunasekera")
Dr Poorna Gunasekera
Associate Dean International
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![Professor Aled Jones Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery]( "Professor Aled Jones")
Professor Aled Jones
Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery
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![Professor Laura Bowater MBE Head of Peninsula Medical School]( "Professor Laura Bowater MBE")
Professor Laura Bowater MBE
Head of Peninsula Medical School
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![Professor Ewen McColl Head of Peninsula Dental School]( "Professor Ewen McColl")
Professor Ewen McColl
Head of Peninsula Dental School
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![Dr Gail Rees Head of School of Biomedical Sciences]( "Dr Gail Rees")
Dr Gail Rees
Head of School of Biomedical Sciences
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![Professor Sally Abey Head of School of Health Professions]( "Professor Sally Abey")
Professor Sally Abey
Head of School of Health Professions
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![Professor Jeremy Goslin Head of School of Psychology]( "Professor Jeremy Goslin")
Professor Jeremy Goslin
Head of School of Psychology
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![Professor Andy Wills Professor in Psychology]( "Professor Andy Wills")
Professor Andy Wills
Professor in Psychology
News and events
Faculty news
- It’s results day – and Clearing advisors are here to help 14 August 2025
- Dental academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship 12 August 2025
- From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance” 5 August 2025
- Supporting students at every step 29 July 2025
- South West MPs support campaign for more dental training places 18 July 2025
Faculty events
- MSc/PgCert Global Health Online Information Event 26 August 2025 18:00 - 19:00
- Student Active Bystander Training 15 October 2025 13:00 - 14:30
- Student Active Bystander Training 12 November 2025 13:00 - 14:30
- Student Active Bystander Training 11 February 2026 13:00 - 14:30
