Health Sciences University
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- 30%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1965
Overview
Health Sciences University (HSU) is a specialist higher education institution founded in 1965 in Bournemouth, England. Originally established as AECC (Anglo-European College of Chiropractic), it has grown into a multi-disciplinary health sciences university with campuses in Bournemouth, London, and Reading. HSU delivers undergraduate degrees (including chiropractic, radiography, sport rehabilitation, osteopathy, acupuncture, and degree apprenticeships), a wide range of postgraduate Masters programmes (pre-registration and post-registration), PG Certificates, PG Diplomas, and a Research Degree (MPhil/PhD) awarded in partnership with Southampton Solent University. Subject areas include chiropractic, physiotherapy, psychology, sport and exercise science, medical imaging and radiography, osteopathy, podiatry, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, healthcare management, and acupuncture. The university operates on-site clinics in Bournemouth and London serving around 1,000 patients per week, providing rich clinical training opportunities for students. HSU is an Exempt Charity and company limited by guarantee (Reg. No. 00653859), and was ranked 8th nationally in Health Professions in the Guardian University Guide with a 99% career prospects score. Approximately 30% of students are international.
Fields of study
- Chiropractic
- Medical Imaging
- Radiography
- Radiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Osteopathy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Dietetics
- Acupuncture
- Health Sciences
- Healthcare Management
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- January, April, September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@hsu.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Research Degree (PhD) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
