The Sattan Astoni School of Medicine & Health Sciences is dedicated to training the next generation of healthcare professionals, biomedical scientists, public health leaders, and psychologists.
Our programmes are grounded in scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and a strong commitment to improving human health and wellbeing.
Whether you’re passionate about laboratory science, nursing, mental health, public health, or clinical practice — SAMHS offers pathways that lead directly into some of the UK’s most employable health sectors.
Excellence. Innovation. Global Access to Education✦
Excellence. Innovation. Global Access to Education✦
Excellence. Innovation. Global Access to Education✦
Excellence. Innovation. Global Access to Education✦
Welcome to the School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SAMHS)
To advance global health through innovative education, applied research, and compassionate practice — empowering students to improve lives, communities, and health systems.
SA–MHS consists of four departments, each aligned with high-demand UK health pathways.
1. Department of Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate
- BSc Biomedical Science
- BSc Medical Science
Postgraduate
- MSc Molecular Biology
These programmes prepare students for roles in research labs, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, NHS laboratories, and postgraduate medical pathways.
2. Department of Public Health
Undergraduate
- BSc Public Health
Postgraduate
- MSc Global Public Health
Focusing on prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, and global health challenges — these programmes align with NHS and WHO needs.
3. Department of Nursing & Clinical Practice
Undergraduate
- BSc Health & Social Care
- BSc Clinical Nursing
Postgraduate
- MSc Adult Nursing (Pre-Registration)
Perfect for students pursuing nursing, healthcare management, or frontline healthcare careers.
4. Department of Psychology & Behavioural Sciences
Undergraduate
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Counselling & Psychological Therapies
- BSc Criminology & Psychology
Postgraduate
- MSc Applied Psychology
These programmes prepare graduates for roles in counselling, behavioural science, mental health support, social care, and postgraduate psychology training.
Across SAMHS programmes, students develop:
- Scientific research skills
- Understanding of human biology & disease
- Clinical and community care principles
- Public health analysis & epidemiology
- Psychology, counselling, and behavioural science foundations
- Critical thinking and ethical decision-making
- Professional communication and patient interaction
Evidence-based practice and research competency
SA–MHS maintains strong connections with:
• Healthcare organisations
• Community health centres
• Public health institutions
• NGOs and international agencies
• Laboratories and research institutes
Students benefit from:
- Guest lectures from health professionals
- Opportunities for practicum/placements
- Real-world health case studies
- Exposure to clinical and laboratory environments
Graduates commonly progress into careers such as:
- Biomedical Scientist
- Laboratory Technician
- Public Health Officer
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Nursing & Clinical Support roles
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Counselling Assistant
- Healthcare Manager
- Clinical Research Coordinator
Undergraduate
- Level 3 Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent
- Science subjects recommended (Biology desirable)
- English: IELTS 6.0
Postgraduate
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- English: IELTS 6.5
SAMHS empowers students to improve lives — through science, care, research, and compassion.