Since its foundation in 1893, the School of Medicine has been committed to the pursuit of improved human health, through education, research and engagement with the wider world.
The School is now one of the largest in the United Kingdom, home to over 3000 students and staff, and a major international centre for teaching and research. Based at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, and at other sites in the principality, we are a vibrant community of medical endeavour.
Our contribution to medicine
Our vision is to be a world-class medical school, recognised for the international impact of our research, the quality of our teaching, and the effectiveness of our engagement with commercial organisations, policy makers, and the wider public.
Strategic Priorities
Our strategic priorities reflect the three key missions of the school:
- Learning & Teaching: Academic excellence rooted in world-leading research and scholarship with a current emphasis on improving the student experience
- Research: Increasing the international impact of our research
- Innovation & Engagement: Increasing our impact on healthcare practice through the translation of research findings into new therapies, diagnostics and interventions
