Deans of Faculty
The University appoints a Dean to lead each of its faculties. The University of St Andrews has four faculties; the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Divinity, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science. The University's Schools and departments all belong to one of the four faculties. The Faculties of Arts and Divinity is led by the AVP Dean of Arts and Divinity, the Faculty of Science is led by the AVP Dean of Science and the Faculty of Medicine is led by the Dean of Medicine.
All Deans are appointed by University Court on the recommendation of the Principal. Deans of Faculty report directly to the Master.
Deans
Assistant Vice-Principal (Dean of Arts and Divinity)
Professor Catherine O’Leary
The Dean advises the Heads of Schools in the Faculties of Arts and Divinity on aspects of University regulations and academic procedure as relevant to their remit, and offers informal counsel.
Full biography
- Email:
- avpdeanarts@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2552
Assistant Vice-Principal (Dean of Science)
Professor Gareth Miles
The AVP Dean of Science advises the Heads of Schools on aspects of University regulations and academic procedure as relevant to their remit, and offers informal counsel.
Full biography
- Email:
- avpdeansci@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2552
Dean of Medicine
Professor David Crossman
The Dean of Medicine is responsible for the Faculty of Medicine, including the School of Medicine and all related research groups. He represents all permanent members of academic staff within the Faculty.
Full biography
- Email:
- medical.dean@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 3597