School of Health Sciences, City, University of London
School of Health Sciences, City, University of London
The School of Health Sciences, City, University of London (pronunciation: /skuːl ɒv hɛlθ saɪənsɪz, sɪti, junɪˈvɜːsɪti ɒv lʌndən/) is a higher education institution located in London, United Kingdom. It is a part of the City, University of London, which is a public research university.
Etymology
The name "School of Health Sciences, City, University of London" is derived from its focus on the health sciences field and its affiliation with the City, University of London.
Overview
The School of Health Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various health-related disciplines. These include nursing, radiography, optometry, public health, and health management. The school is known for its strong emphasis on clinical practice and research, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the health sciences field.
Related Terms
- Health Sciences: The branch of science that deals with the application of scientific knowledge to improve health and prevent disease. It includes various disciplines such as nursing, radiography, optometry, public health, and health management.
- City, University of London: A public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It is composed of several schools, including the School of Health Sciences.
- Undergraduate: A student in a university or college who has not yet earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree.
- Postgraduate: A student who has completed an undergraduate degree and is undertaking further study at a more advanced level.
- Nursing: A profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
- Radiography: The science of using radiation to view the internal structure of an object, usually the human body.
- Optometry: The healthcare profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as the correction of refractive error with glasses or contact lenses and treatment of eye diseases.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Health Management: The field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on School of Health Sciences, City, University of London
- Wikipedia's article - School of Health Sciences, City, University of London
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