College of Health & Human Services

College of Health & Human Services College of Health & Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services’ three professional schools and strategic partnerships share the common purpose of improving health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities.

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School of Health and Applied Human Sciences Are you interested in helping others lead healthier, happier lives? Whether it’s healthy living through disease prevention and health promotion, motor skill acquisition/production or helping persons through the aging process, this is the place for you! Start Your Journey

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School of Nursing Whether you’re considering a nursing career for the first time, a registered nurse seeking to further your education, an advanced practice nurse interested in expanding to another specialty, or a nursing professional who wants to become a doctorally prepared nurse, the School of Nursing is committed to improving health and quality of life — locally and globally. Join Us

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School of Social Work The School of Social Work provides an engaging environment, meaningful field placements, and collaborative projects to prepare students for a professional social work career. Dynamic faculty with years of experience in the field are committed to preparing graduates to create solutions for societal problems. Be the Difference

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Experiential Education

We are dedicated to experiential learning. Through state-of-the-art, real-world learning experiences students are prepared to become professionals who trained to work in interprofessional teams to address real-life community challenges. You’ll learn how to develop decision-making skills needed to become successful healthcare professionals. Internships, studying abroad, research and community service ensure those skills will be real, relevant and relatable.

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New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership

This partnership unites UNC Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College and New Hanover County Schools to creatively attract, recruit, train, and retain individuals dedicated to living and working in our region while also leveraging the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s unique ability to engage and connect stakeholders from across our community.

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Student Success The Student Success Center aims to help you develop the personal and academic knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll need to succeed. From admission to programs and academic advising to scholarships and career planning, we’re here to help. Find your passion

Research & Innovation From discovery and exploration to evaluating the effectiveness of a community-based program, research and innovation are vital to the College. We support the research, scholarship and creative activities of our faculty and students - and provide support every step of the way. Explore More

Community Engagement The College of Health and Health Sciences facilitates and supports community partnerships and is committed to working together in mutually beneficial ways on issues important to the community. When we work together, we’re better together. Get Involved

Emergency & Safety

The safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests is UNCW's highest priority. Visit the Emergency & Safety Page to learn more about how UNCW prepares for the unexpected and keeps the campus and community informed about actions resulting from severe weather and other emergencies.

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