School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery

We're leaders in health education, training and research. Our school brings together expertise from across human communication sciences, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, orthoptics and ophthalmology.

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Human Communication Sciences

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Nursing and Midwifery

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Orthoptics and Ophthalmology

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Pharmacy

About us

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Gender equality and diversity

Our research

Health sciences research

Our multidisciplinary research focuses on understanding health, illness and disability, to enable the effective delivery of health and social care across the life course.

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Strategic Research Alliance with the Royal College of Nursing

We are delighted to be working with the Royal College of Nursing on a five-year (2018-2023) Strategic Research Alliance.

Our Strategic Research Alliance

News

1 May 2025

Double Award Nominations for Sheffield Nursing Apprentices

Two of the University of Sheffield’s health apprentices have been recognised this month, with double nominations in the 2025 South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards Health and Public Services Apprentice category.

5 March 2025

Nystagmus Network awards legacy grant for groundbreaking nystagmus research

The Nystagmus Network has awarded a Legacy Grant to Dr Gemma Arblaster and Dr Sonia Toor, lecturers and researchers at the University of Sheffield, for their pioneering research into accommodation and focusing in nystagmus.

Published by Nystagmus Network

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10 February 2025

High standard of apprenticeships lead to success for University of Sheffield students

Apprenticeships are pivotal in helping to close the national skills gap in healthcare and advanced manufacturing industries, offering an accessible pathway to rewarding careers.

24 January 2025

Up to 15 per cent of end of life carers living in poverty, report finds

Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report from the University of Sheffield and Marie Curie estimates.

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School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery
The University of Sheffield
362 Mushroom Lane
Sheffield S10 2TS

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