Aberdeen Interprofessional Health & Social Care Education
Who's Involved?
The following schools are involved in the IPE initiative:
School of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Aberdeen
"As a prospective student or researcher, alongside the School of Medical Sciences we are able to offer undergraduate medicine, a BSc programme in Health Science and a wide range of postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities across the spectrum of medicine and medical science. The University of Aberdeen boasted the first chair of medicine in the English speaking world. This tradition of innovation in medicine and medical science has been maintained and the University of Aberdeen is home to a thriving medical school which provides high quality teaching and training and excellent opportunities for research". (From: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/medicine/about.shtml)
School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
RGU
"Our School is multidisciplinary and has a long and distinguished history of producing professionals of the highest calibre. We provide a variety of courses in the subject areas of pharmacy, biological and biomedical sciences, nutrition, dietetics, analytical chemistry and forensic sciences. Today, we offer some of the most advanced facilities in clinical and scientific education, including a Pharmaceutical Clinical Skills Centre which enables students to simulate real-life clinical situations and demonstrate competence in the full range of skills required. A key feature is the emphasis placed on practical experience. We also maintain extensive links with relevant professional bodies and with potential employers of our graduates". (From: http://www4.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy_life/
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RGU
"Our School provides a supportive learning environment for anyone interested in starting a career in nursing or midwifery, or for anyone seeking to extend their portfolio of experience with additional qualifications. Whatever your personal aspirations we are confident that our wide range of courses and flexible learning options can help you progress in your career". (From: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing/)
School of Health Sciences
RGU
"We provide a supportive learning environment across the disciplines of occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography, physiotherapy, health promotion, and sports and exercise science. Our courses are informed by strong links with practitioners in a wide range of acute, community and primary care NHS Trusts, local authorities and the private sector". (From: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/health/)
School of Applied Social Studies
RGU
"We offer a wide range of professional learning opportunities in social work, social care, community care, child care, criminal justice and related professions. We are committed to working in partnership with social work agencies and this undoubtedly contributes to the continued relevance of our programmes to contemporary issues and current practice". (From: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/social/)
