School of Health and Life Sciences

The field of Health and Life Sciences is changing rapidly, and graduates who are professionally competent, curious and culturally aware are needed to help lead these changes, and this is where we come in.
Nurses and doctors at work.

Welcome to the School of Health and Life Sciences

Welcome to the School of Health and Life Sciences at Leeds Trinity University. We are ambitious and want to help transform the health and wellbeing of our region, supporting communities we serve, in promoting and protecting their health, by creating cutting-edge graduates and Health and Life Science professionals of the future. The field of Health and Life Sciences is changing rapidly, and graduates who are professionally competent, curious and culturally aware are needed to help lead these changes, and this is where we come in.

Our mission is to actively find talent in our local communities and we are committed to widening access to people who may not traditionally consider higher education, providing the opportunity for personal growth and social mobility. We have a range of exciting programmes and opportunities to help you become the best Health and Life Sciences graduate you can be; one who is sought by our employer partners and makes a difference to our communities.

There are two subject areas in the School, Nursing and Biomedical Sciences. Our staff are highly experienced professionals who bring a wealth of clinical and research experience to the School. Our staff are linked into the local community by engaging in research, knowledge exchange and scholarly activity - helping to tackle some of the real-world problems we are facing.

We have very strong partnerships with employers and practice partners to ensure our programmes are contemporary and co-designed with them. You will get opportunities not just to study your chosen programme, but also to study with others at LTU to learn with, from and about each other.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and societies, and take part in social activities. We want the student voice to be heard because your experience is important to us.

Our achievements

96% of Leeds Trinity University graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months

Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) published 2024

Leeds Trinity University is top in Yorkshire and top 10 in the UK for 'satisfaction with teaching'

The Guardian University Guide 2025

Our courses

Undergraduate courses

Course title Award Year of entry Link to view course
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course

Postgraduate courses

Study courses accredited by professional bodies

Our Biomedical Science programme at Leeds Trinity University is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

IBMS degree accreditation guarantees that a degree programme meets the academic requirements of the standards of proficiency set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for biomedical scientists. This ensures that students receive a comprehensive, research-based scientific education and gain practical skills and experience that are highly valued by employers.

Our Nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of our Nursing courses, graduates are eligible to apply to register with the NMC.

Institution of Biomedical Science Logo.
Nursing and Midwifery Council Accreditation Logo.



A School with connections

Our School works with several NHS Trusts, including hospitals and community, as well organisations in the private, independent and voluntary sectors. This ensures nursing students receive a diverse range of placement experiences while they study with us.

The Biomedical Science programme has been co-created with regional employers including NHS Biomedical Scientists, Industry stakeholders and recent graduates from IBMS accredited Biomedical Science programmes to ensure the teaching will result in high levels of student satisfaction and graduates who are highly employable, practically trained problem-solvers.

Through both the Biomed’s Employer Liaison Group and Visiting Lecturer network we have many links with local NHS trusts such as Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. As well as local biotech industries such as LabCorp, Aptamer Group, Lhasa, or Abbingdon Health.

Logo of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Logo of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust..
Logo of Leeds Community Healthcare Trust..
Logo of Leeds and York Partnership Foundation NHS Trust..
Logo of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust..


Make more happen with our specialist facilities

Our Biomedical Science degrees include access to outstanding teaching equipment and facilities.

Our Biomedical Science facilities include:

  • A teaching laboratory, filled with brand-new specialist scientific equipment
  • 2 class II safety cabinets
  • A fluorescent microplate reader
  • Thermal cyclers
  • A fluorescent inverted microscope
  • Premium gel documentation systems, alongside a range of gel electrophoresis,
  • Centrifuge and incubator equipment.

This collection of instruments will allow students to gain the key laboratory skills required to prepare for roles as lab-based or non-lab-based scientists. Our laboratory also features provisions for students with accessibility requirements, such as a specially designed height-adjustable benchtop and sink, as well as a designated area conducive to teaching and collaborative group work.

Image of the Biomedical Science lab..

Biomedical Science lab

Image of Working in a class II safety cabinet performing cell passage..

Working in a class II safety cabinet performing cell passage

Image of Gel documentation units and inverted microscope, with incubator at the far right..

Gel documentation units and inverted microscope, with incubator at the far right

Image of Manual pipette (Gilson) carousel..

Manual pipette (Gilson) carousel

Loading a carousel into a spectrophotometer..

Loading a carousel into a spectrophotometer

Image of Pipetting into cuvettes..

Pipetting into cuvettes



Specialist facilities

You’ll access outstanding teaching equipment and facilities including:

  • A six-bed simulated ward 
  • Simulated HDU/ICU bay with an assisted bathroom 
  • A community living flat 
  • Our clinical skills teaching room

These facilities are supported by digital health technologies including SMOTS camera technology, enabling you to practise your clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment.  

Placements within the School

Placements are an integral part of our Biomedical Science and Nursing degrees. Whichever degree you're studying, you will be supported by the academic staff throughout your placement blocks.

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Biomedical Science placements

Find out more
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Digital Nursing placements

Digital placements
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Simulated Practice Learning Week

Simulated Practice

Our people

Photo Name Position Link to full profile
Profile photo of lecturer, Anne Coufopoulos.. Dr Anne Coufopoulos Head of School: Health and Life Sciences Research profile
Staff profile photo of Technician, Cassie Riley.. Cassie Riley Technician in Biomedical Science
Staff profile photo of lecturer, Chris Dlamini.. Dr Chris Dlamini Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) Research profile
Staff profile photo of lecturer, Chris Weed.. Chris Weed Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing Research profile
Staff profile photo of lecturer, Hannah Barnard.. Hannah Barnard Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Clinical Skills and Simulation) Research profile
Profile photo of lecturer, Katy Hodgson.. Katy Hodgson Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing Research profile
Staff profile photo of lecturer, Osaretin (Godwin) Igharo.. Dr Osaretin Godwin Igharo Lecturer in Biomedical Science
Staff profile photo of Biomedical Science Technician, Peter Green.. Peter Green Technician in Biomedical Science
Staff profile photo of lecturer, Selvaraj Seetharaman.. Selvaraj Seetharaman Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing Research profile
Profile photo of lecturer, Stavros Karagiannakidis.. Stavros Karagiannakidis Lecturer in Adult Nursing Research profile

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