Why study with us?

• 95% of health research at Bangor University was recognised as world-leading and internationally excellent by REF 2014.
• Bangor is the most affordable place in the UK to be a student (TotallyMoney 2019)
• Bangor University is rated Gold for "outstanding teaching" (2017 Teaching Excellence Framework).
• We offer a range of CPD courses, hosted at both our Bangor and Wrexham sites, aimed at health and care professionals and students. 
• Courses can be studied in a variety of ways and taken at a pace that suits applicants circumstances.
• Modules can be taken as standalone courses or as part of a pathway depending on applicants aspirations and needs.
• Bangor Institute for Health & Medical Research (BIHMR), activity links with research teams across the UK to support trials in dementia, cancer, neonatal health, oral health and an intervention for adult male offenders.
• We have positive links with the local University Health Board (BCUHB) and other care providers in North Wales, and North West England.
• Our courses are designed to respond to the changing workplace environment.
• We have commissioned places for some modules and courses particularly for BCUHB and WAST employees.
• There will be opportunities to experience bilingual practice.
• We have Experienced Researchers and Lecturers in Health/Social Care and Well Being.
• We offer conferences, seminars and workshops on key health and social care issues.
• An accreditation of Prior Learning Scheme, so that previous academic experiences may be accredited.
• We offer Free English Language Courses for overseas Students (ELCOS).
• Low cost of living - cheaper accommodation and lower living costs than in most university cities. According to The Independent's A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges, Bangor is "one of the cheapest places in Britain"