Establishing a unifying vision to meet the 2020 University Strategy that embeds excellence, engagement and energy into all aspect of school life is Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) School of Health and Life Sciences. One of the largest providers of health care and life science education in Scotland, the academic school consist of three departments – Life Science, Nursing & Community Health, and Psychology, Social Work & Allied Health Sciences  – that offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with affiliations to professional and commercial bodies within their field.  GCU School of Health and Life Sciences is a major provider of professionally accredited courses within the field of Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Optometry and Physiotherapy.

 

With more than 280 academics including Professors, Readers, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, and Research Assistants, the partnership between the three department grants for an exceptional range of teaching programmes and flexible delivery choices, research, bespoke training and consultancy services across the health, social care and life sciences sectors.

 

With over £45 million invested in new facilities, The School of Health and Life Sciences offer students access to modern research and learning facilities for experiential work, testing, analysis and professional training across all departments. Students in the field of Optometry and Vision Sciences have access to facilities in the institution’s Eye Clinic that is otherwise available only in hospitals. Similarly, GCU’s state-of-the-art Interprofessional Simulation Centre provides simulation based education for students studying allied health professions, nursing and social care. Other specialised facilities include the Caledonian Clinic, Operating Theatre, Human Performance Laboratories, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Analysis Laboratories, Psychology Laboratories and Food Sciences Laboratories.

 

As according to The Guardian, Times and Complete University Guide Subject Rankings 2016/17, several of its subjects are highly ranked among the Top 10 in the UK. Subjects include Food Science (4^th), Ophthalmic/Vision Sciences (5^th), and Physiotherapy (6^th).  Similarly, diploma holders in the field of Occupational Therapy (OT) should consider Glasgow Caledonian University’s renowned OT programme when considering pursuing a higher education.

 

Food Sciences

Glasgow Caledonian University offers students the only IFST (Institute of Food Science and Technology) and REHIS (Royal Environment Health Institute for Scotland) approved Food Bioscience programme in Scotland. The 4 years BSc (Hons) in Food Science course teaches students regarding food composition, food safety, biochemistry, microbiology and nutrition, combined with industry skills and food legislation. The programme is ranked 4^th in the UK.

 

Ophthalmic/Vision Sciences

Students interested in the field of Ophthalmic or Vision Sciences should consider pursuing GCU’s BSc (Hons) in Optometry. Ranked 5^th in the UK, the 4 years high-quality clinical programme is accredited by UK’s General Optical Council and recognised by Singapore’s Optometrists & Opticians Board (Ministry of Health). Employment prospects for graduates are excellent with graduates deemed to be highly rated by employers throughout the UK.

 

Physiotherapy

Students who intend to pursue a higher education in Physiotherapy should consider GCU’s BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Placed 6^th in the UK, the 4 year course is recognised by Singapore’s Allied Health Professions Council (Ministry of Health). The programme develops innovative and skilled graduates in a variety of settings, from neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal, to respiratory care and industry.

 

Occupational Therapy

Similar to GCU’s Physiotherapy programme, the university’s BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy is recognised by Singapore’s Allied Health Professions Council (Ministry of Health). In the 2014 National Student Survey, 96% of the final year students in the programme were overall satisfied with the course, with 95% acquired a job 6 months after graduating. With its high quality teaching, research and knowledge transfer involving clients, students, employers, voluntary agencies and the wider public sector, the programme is indeed respectable in the world.

 

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