Peri-operative Care Induction

Your journey starts here...

Welcome to Swansea University

Congratulations on securing a place to study at the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science- School of Health & Social Care

We can’t wait to meet you in September and wanted to give you some important hints and tips before you join us for induction. Remember, for your specific programme induction, check out your induction schedule here and in your welcome email

On this page, you will find key information that you can refer to ahead of and during your studies with us. We hope that this will get you excited about starting University and will hopefully help to settle any nerves you may have.

We look forward to seeing you in September

Induction Schedule

Meet the teaching team

Members of the Teaching team

The programme team for the School of Health and Social Care have professional backgrounds in peri-operative care. Many of the team are clinical experts, with senior roles within local health boards.

Programme Director- Howard Griffiths

Academic Support

Personal Tutor

As an undergraduate student you will be given an Personal Tutor. This is a member of teaching staff in the Faculty or School who acts as your key point of contact while you are at Swansea University.

You should meet with your Personal Tutor one-to-one at least once every Semester. You may also be invited to group meetings or workshops with yourvPersonal Tutor

Your Personal Tutor will guide and support you with your academic, professional and personal development. They can help you with:

Reviewing your academic progress
Accessing academic and personal support e.g. with welfare issues
Understanding the exam and assessment system
Academic references for placements / job applications
Answering any other questions you may have or recommend where to best seek advice

Tutors may also have ‘office hours’ when you can see them as well. You can email your tutor if there is something you want to discuss and/or to arrange a meeting.

Click here for more information about Personal Tutoring

Centre for Academic Success

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.