Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing (Undergrad)

1. Adult Nursing Practice (BSc)
2. Adult Nursing (Distance and Practice Based Learning) (BSc)
3. Biomedical Science Practice (BSc)
4. Biomedical Science (BSc)
5. Children and Young Peoples Nursing Practice (BSc)
6. Exercise, Health and Fitness (FD)
7. Exercise Health and Fitness L6
8. Healthcare Science: Audiology (BSc)
9. Healthcare Science: Cardiac Physiology (BSc)
10. Healthcare Science: Life Sciences (BSc)
11. Learning Disability Nursing Practice (BSc)
12. Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences)
13. Mental Health Nursing (BSc)
14. Midwifery Practice (BSc)
15. Nursing Professional Practice (BSc)
16. Nutrition Exercise and Health
17. Occupational Therapy (BSc)
18. Occupational Therapy (Accelerated)(BSc)
19. Paramedic Practice (Dip HE)
20. Paramedic Science (BSc)
21. Physiological Sciences (BSc)
22. Physical Education and Sports Coaching L6
23. Physical Education and Youth Sport L4
24. Physical Education and Youth Sport L5
25. Physiotherapy
26. Podiatry Apprenticeship (BSc)
27. Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy (BSc)
28. Sports Coaching and Physical Education (BSc)
29. Sport and Exercise Science L4&5
30. Sport and Exercise Science L6
31. Sports Coaching (Fd)
32. Sports Coaching L4&5
33. Sports Coaching L6
34. Biochemistry (BSc)
35. Biopharmaceutical Science (BSc)
36. Cosmetic Science (BSc)
37. Medicinal Chemistry (BSc)
38. Pharmacy (Master)*
39. Practice Development (BSc)
40. Counselling (FdA)
41. Psychology (BSc)
42. Public Health Practitioner (Apprenticeship) (BSc)

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing continues to benefit from a multi-million pound investment scheme of laboratory modernisation and the development of cutting-edge teaching and research facilities, allied to the provision of clinical-based courses.

Ranked within the top 50 UK universities 

We’re pleased to say that the University of Sunderland has been placed within the top 50 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide 2024.

Famously low cost of living

The north-east is famous for low living costs. Sunderland is the third most affordable city in the UK according to a 2021 ‘Graduate salaries in the UK’ survey conducted by Prospects Luminate.

Enhanced employment prospects

Our huge range of extracurricular activities coupled with our incredible courses will leave your CV bursting at the seams. The Employability and Enterprise Hub offers careers fairs, appointments with career advisors, and help with sourcing placements, internships, and jobs.

Convenient location

Sunderland is a vibrant city that benefits from a metropolitan city centre and coastal scenery. Roker beach is a short stroll from Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s where you can’t

• We’ve been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2024.
• We are ranked as a Top 40 UK university in the Guardian University Guide 2025
• We’re University of the Year for Student Support (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
• We are one of the world’s best young universities according to the THE Young University Rankings 2023
• The University of Sunderland is in the top 10 universities in the UK for Careers Prospects (What Uni Student Choice Awards 2024)
• We are 1st in the north-east for teaching quality and student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
• We are 1st in the north-east for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2025)

Living in a student-friendly city like Sunderland is an amazing experience. We know moving away to university is one of the biggest and most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, and you’ll find a home from home at Sunderland.