Fit for the Future
Our mission is to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ and is as relevant today as it was 59 years ago.
Our mission, vision and community focus articulate our position as a specialist health sciences institution. Discover more about our community partnerships, access and participation projects and upcoming events; promoting and sharing our knowledge of health sciences.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ and is as relevant today as it was 59 years ago. It is especially pertinent as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic to face significant challenges and uncertainties.
Our Vision
Our vision is “To be a leading specialist health sciences university providing excellent education, clinical care and applied research. We will become an important anchor institution serving Dorset and our local communities, recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence.” This will drive the next phase of our institutional journey as we continue to develop and diversify our academic portfolio and patient services.
Our Values and Strategic Aims
Our values set out to guide not just what we do but also ‘how’ we do things. We have lived and breathed these values through the pandemic and are proud to stand by them.
Strategic Aims
The six strategic aims that we at Health Sciences University are working towards.
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Latest News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.
In a move to address the growing global demand for highly skilled healthcare professionals, Health Sciences University (HSU) has announced a strategic partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG).
Ella Sandever recently completed the Masters in Sports Rehabilitation and Therapy course. She now works at Poole Town Football Club in a full-time role as a Sports Therapist.
Jessica Mead recently graduated from the Master of Chiropractic course. Jessica flew to Yei, South Sudan, to help The Brickworks charity provide education to healthcare students and staff about back pain.
This November we celebrated the achievements of UCO School of Osteopathy graduates at London's Bridge Theatre.
HSU will be delighted to welcome students, staff, alumni and members of the public to attend the lecture by Professor Stewart Cotterill.
Hope Beales was recently awarded Student of the Year at the United Chiropractic Association (UCA) Chiropractic Essentials conference.
