Health and Wellbeing

Find out more about ways you can get support including advice, counselling, and diversity and inclusion, as well as ideas on how to keep active.

At its best, University life is rich and rewarding, but all of us go through difficult times or have circumstances that can affect our studies.

The University has a range of support available for students including the Students' Association's Advice Place, the Chaplaincy, the University Health Centre, the Student Disability and Learning Support Service, the Student Counselling Service and Wellbeing Advisers.

If you find yourself struggling due to illness, an accident, bereavement or any other issue, the Student Support Team and your Student Adviser are available for help and support.  

Student Support Team

You can find out more about other types of support including the Institute for Academic Development (IAD) and English Language Education on our Study Skills and Support pages.

Study Skills & Support

Emergency student support (out of hours)

Students who experience a crisis outside normal working hours can contact the University for support through the University Security 24/7 contact number 0131 650 2257. Please also visit the University's out-of-hours Student Support website. We hope that you will never have to use this page but it's good to be aware of it just in case.

Advice and Wellbeing Support

Details of the advice and wellbeing support available to you during your studies.

Finance and Funding

Find information and support for financial issues.

Diversity and Inclusion

Disability Services and Adjustments, support for LGBT+ students and families and advice on bullying and harassment.

Sport and Exercise

Sport and exercise facilities across the University and where to find details of sports clubs.

University Health Centre

The University Health Service is an independent medical practice. It offers full general practitioner (GP) services to patients who live in the practice area.

Report and Support

A platform for reporting distressing situations related to sexual violence, harassment, domestic abuse and stalking.

Mental Health Portal

The School of Biological Sciences have launched a Mental Health Portal which brings together lots of advice and support for staff and students to help you look after your mental health.

Mental health Portal (secured)

There is also more information on support on the University Health and Wellbeing pages

Health and Wellbeing