Important steps to follow before
you arrive
To get off to a great start at Health Sciences University (Bournemouth campus), please ensure you follow the steps below.
1. Complete online registration
Online registration information and induction week activities will be emailed w/c 26th August in time for you to enrol on Monday 16th September.
Online registration takes about 20 minutes to complete and ensures we have all the information that we need about you. Your online registration means you agree to our current regulations and policies. You will also learn how to pay your fees, update and check your student record information, and accept our Student Agreement.
If you have met the conditions of your offer, you will be sent instructions via email at the end of August, giving you a link to the online registration system.
If you have any questions about this, please contact admissions@aecc.ac.uk so the team can assist you.
2. Get your qualifications and ID ready for verification
Remember to bring the original documents of your educational qualifications and photo ID, either passport or driving licence, to enable us to complete our ID check.
Please ensure you have these documents with you when you travel to Bournemouth. If you have overseas qualifications please ensure these have been officially translated in to English.
3. Join the HSU Students’ Union Facebook group
Meet new students before you arrive by joining the HSU Students’ Union Facebook group. This is your go-to platform to start socialising with your cohort, stay informed about upcoming Freshers events, and keep up to date with all the latest news and activities from the HSU SU.
Get a head start on making friends and becoming an active part of our vibrant student community.
4. Add these dates for your diary
Our September Welcome Week begins on Monday 16th September. Welcome Week is an essential part of your successful induction to University life, with activities designed to familiarise you with the campus and local area, getting ready to learn at university level and of course, social activities to meet new people.
Welcome Week activities reflect the way we teach, with a combination of online and in-person activities.
The Welcome Week schedule will be published on this page w/c 26th August.
Please note: It is important that you attend enrolment day on Monday 16th September to make sure that you have the most up-to-date information on all facilities and resources that will be made available to you.
You can take a look at academic term dates here.
5. HSU Transition Event
Our transition programme aims to support eligible students to start University and help you hit the ground running. The events are co-designed and co-delivered with current students using their own experiences of starting University.
Find out more about this event and check if you meet the criteria.
Course Pre-reading & Welcome Week Schedules
If your course requires pre-reading, you can find this below.
Pre-reading for our undergraduate courses will be added shortly.
If you course has a Welcome Week schedule, you can find this below.
If you have any questions about this, please email admissions@aecc.ac.uk
Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) 
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our Diagnostic Imaging programme at HSU! We are really excited to work with you on this journey to becoming a qualified radiographer and feel really privileged that you have chosen to study with us.
Before starting your studies with us in September, there is some pre-reading and useful websites to review prior to starting:
- Article – Patient Centred Care in Diagnostic Radiography https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1078817420300675?via%3Dihub
- A fantastic research article looking at what patient centred care means to patients in diagnostic radiography, a really insightful piece of research that shows why and how to keep patients at the heart of everything we do!
- RadMagazine (https://radmagazine.com/)
- A great way to stay up to date with the latest news and advancements within Radiography, take a look at some of the latest news stories from around the UK
- College of Radiographers – Careers (https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/education/radiography-careers)
- A great website with some information about the directions your career could go as a radiographer
- Society of Radiographers (https://www.sor.org/)
- The website for our professional body who support radiographers and their development in the UK, there is a wealth of information and resources on here that is great to have a look through.
Please also familiarise yourself with our Radiography 24-25 year structure.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Best wishes,
The HSU Radiography Team (Kyle, Sherril, Shelley, Messi, Felicity, Stacey & Lesley)
BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy & Oncology)
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our Radiotherapy & Oncology programme at HSU! We are really excited to work with you on this journey to becoming a qualified radiographer and feel really privileged that you have chosen to study with us.
Before starting your studies with us in September, there is some pre-reading and useful websites to review prior to starting:
- Radiotherapy UK
- Radiotherapy UK is the only charity in the UK that supports the development and improvement of radiotherapy services for patients and radiographers, on the ‘News’ tab there is a daily newsletter that we encourage you to sign up to
- Macmillan Radiotherapy Information
- The Macmillan website is largely aimed at patients but it is a great way to get an understanding of what radiotherapy is and what it does in plain English. Please review the information on the above page about the radiotherapy treatment process
- College of Radiographers – Careers
- A great website with some information about the directions your career could go as a radiographer
- Society of Radiographers
- The website for our professional body who support radiographers and their development in the UK, there is a wealth of information and resources on here that is great to have a look through
Please also familiarise yourself with our Radiography 24-25 year structure.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Best wishes,
The HSU Radiography Team (Kyle, Sherril, Shelley, Messi, Felicity, Stacey & Lesley)
Foundation Year for Radiography
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
We look forward to welcoming you on the course. Please find below the suggested pre-reading:
Foundation Year for Master of Chiropractic
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
We look forward to welcoming you on the course. Please find below the suggested pre-reading:
Master of Chiropractic
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
We look forward to welcoming you on the course. Please find below the suggested pre-reading:
BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
Postgraduate
MSc Medical Ultrasound
We look forward to welcoming you on the course. Please find below the suggested pre-reading:
- Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice
- Guidelines for the Safe Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- Justification of Ultrasound Requests
- The NHS Long Term Plan
- Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England
- MSc Medical Ultrasound Seminar and Important Dates for 2024/25
- Short Stay Accommodation Information
MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy (pre-registration)
Please find the Welcome Week 2024 schedule here.
Starting a Master’s program in Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy at Health Sciences University is an exciting and challenging journey. To set the stage for success and make the most of your studies, it’s beneficial to familiarise yourself with foundational concepts, emerging trends, and key research areas in the field. We have included a list of recommended reading that will provide you with a comprehensive overview and help you hit the ground running in your MSc program.
- Brukner, P., Clarsen, B., Cook, J., Cools, A., Crossley, K., & Hutchinson, M. (2018). Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine (Vol. 1 injuries).
While primarily focused on sports medicine, this book covers essential topics related to sports injuries and their management. It emphasises the integration of clinical practice and evidence-based approaches, which aligns well with the goals of sports rehabilitation. - Gennarelli, S. M., Brown, S. M., & Mulcahey, M. K. (2020). Psychosocial interventions help facilitate recovery following musculoskeletal sports injuries: a systematic review. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 48(4), 370-377.
This article aims to explore the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in enhancing the recovery process of athletes who have experienced musculoskeletal sports injuries. This comprehensive review assesses the impact of various psychological and social interventions on not only physical healing but also on emotional well-being, adherence to rehabilitation programs, and overall return to sports participation - “Emerging Trends in Sports Rehabilitation” (Various Articles).
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field by reading articles from reputable sports rehabilitation journals. Journals like the “Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy” and the “International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy” regularly publish research on rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practices.
By immersing yourself in these recommended readings, you’ll be well-equipped to grasp the complexities of the field, contribute to evidence-based practices, and excel in your studies. Remember that learning is a continuous process, and the insights gained from these readings will serve as a valuable resource throughout your career in sports rehabilitation therapy.
MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
Starting a Master’s program in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation at Health Sciences University is an exciting and challenging journey. To set the stage for success and make the most of your studies, it’s beneficial to familiarise yourself with foundational concepts, emerging trends, and key research areas in the field. We have included a list of recommended reading that will provide you with a comprehensive overview and help you hit the ground running in your MSc program.
- Brukner, P., Clarsen, B., Cook, J., Cools, A., Crossley, K., & Hutchinson, M. (2018). Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine (Vol. 1 injuries).
While primarily focused on sports medicine, this book covers essential topics related to sports injuries and their management. It emphasises the integration of clinical practice and evidence-based approaches, which aligns well with the goals of sports rehabilitation. - Gennarelli, S. M., Brown, S. M., & Mulcahey, M. K. (2020). Psychosocial interventions help facilitate recovery following musculoskeletal sports injuries: a systematic review. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 48(4), 370-377.
This article aims to explore the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in enhancing the recovery process of athletes who have experienced musculoskeletal sports injuries. This comprehensive review assesses the impact of various psychological and social interventions on not only physical healing but also on emotional well-being, adherence to rehabilitation programs, and overall return to sports participation - “Emerging Trends in Sports Rehabilitation” (Various Articles).
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field by reading articles from reputable sports rehabilitation journals. Journals like the “Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy” and the “International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy” regularly publish research on rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practices.
By immersing yourself in these recommended readings, you’ll be well-equipped to grasp the complexities of the field, contribute to evidence-based practices, and excel in your studies. Remember that learning is a continuous process, and the insights gained from these readings will serve as a valuable resource throughout your career in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation.
When you arrive
Find all the information you need for when you arrive as a new student at Health Sciences University in the new academic year.
Get ready for a warm welcome from all our staff at Health Sciences University and prepare to join our health sciences community. Starting university may seem daunting at first, but we provide academic and social support to guide you through this exciting chapter of your life.
News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.
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.
Dr. Claire Nadaf recently contributed to developing resources aimed at identifying deteriorating patients.
Health Sciences University is pleased to have welcomed 11 new postgraduate research students, marking a significant step forward in growing our cohort of doctoral researchers.
