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Excellence in Education and Research

Excellence in learning, research and consultancy in the areas of Rehabilitation, Sport and Exercise, Health Science, Psychology, and Radiology.

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Courses

See all courses that fall under Rehabilitation, Sport, Psychology and Radiology which are part of this school.

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Subject Areas

See all the subjects that fall under Rehabilitation, Sport, Psychology and Radiology which are part of this school.

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Research

See the research from this school which includes four areas of expertise: Rehabilitation, Sport, Psychology and Radiology Research.

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Featured Article

Radiography Graduate Accepted to Present at Upcoming ESTRO 2024 Congress

“The BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) course has helped me get my dissertation presented at ESTRO 2024 Congress and get the job I wanted.”

Rebecca Spence enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) course in 2020 when it was first introduced at Health Sciences University and graduated in 2023. It has helped her to get an abstract from her research dissertation being accepted at the ESTRO 2024 (The European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology) Congress and helped her to get the job she wanted at UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Rebecca tells the story in her own words…

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HSU and HEE Announce Software Tool to Grow Regional Placement Capacity for Radiography

Health Education England South East region has enabled stakeholder engagement across the region to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the current and projected workforce challenges across the Radiography professions. This piece of work was commissioned to support providers and Universities in mapping out the capacity they have for learner placements.

The Medical Imaging team at Health Sciences University and Health Education England (HEE) are pleased to announce the launch of a new software tool that aims to identify additional placement capacity for student Radiographers in medical imaging departments across the South East of England.

Developed in-house at Health Sciences University, the Radiographer Learner Capacity Software allows medical imaging departments across the South East to input the equipment they have on-site, log when it is currently being utilised, and confirm whether there is spare capacity for machines to be used for training.

Courses within this School


Undergraduate

See all Undergraduate courses that fall under the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

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Your challenging and rewarding career as a diagnostic radiographer starts here, with all the training and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified practitioner. This course is not accepting new applications for September 2026.

Radiotherapy student with Radiographer

Learn all the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified therapeutic radiographer and get ready for a career transforming lives.This course is not accepting new applications for September 2026.

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Passionate about sports and health? Get ready for an exciting career in the rapidly developing field of musculoskeletal care as a highly skilled sport rehabilitator.

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Open up rewarding career opportunities within the field of sport and exercise science with both the scientific knowledge and the practical expertise needed to succeed.

Postgraduate

See all Postgraduate courses that fall under the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

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Build on your degree and become a highly skilled evidence-based physiotherapist, equipped to treat people with a wide range of conditions. This course will open for applications in March 2026 (for January 2027 entry). If you would like to be notified when applications open please register your interest.

Online Open Day

Study online to develop the contemporary knowledge to qualify as a sport and exercise psychologist, and network with professionals, wherever you are in the world.

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The MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation course is designed to further develop your knowledge, practical skills and expertise relating to rehabilitation in sport and exercise domains.

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Develop the skills you’ll need to transform lives through the healing power of occupation, in your rewarding career as a registered occupational therapist. This course will open for applications in March 2026 (for January 2027 entry). If you would like to be notified when applications open please register your interest.

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Fast-track into a rewarding career as a speech and language therapist helping people to enjoy a greater quality of life. This course will open for applications in March 2026 (for January 2027 entry). If you would like to be notified when applications open please register your interest.

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Fulfil your ambition of becoming a dietitian, by building on your BSc qualification with everything you’ll need to be a competent professional clinician. This course will open for applications in March 2026 (for January 2027 entry). If you would like to be notified when applications open please register your interest.

Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to improve health within our society as a highly sought-after, fully qualified podiatrist. This course will open for applications in March 2026 (for January 2027 entry). If you would like to be notified when applications open please register your interest.

Study online to develop an in-depth understanding of how psychological factors affect performance within a range of high-pressure jobs.

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Choose from a specialised selection of health science subjects at Health Sciences University. From chiropractic; psychology; sport, exercise and health science; physiotherapy to medical imaging, we have a range of degree courses which are supported by clinical expertise in our on-site clinics.

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Health Sciences University (HSU) and the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) have confirmed that they have begun early exploratory discussions about the possibility of a future merger. HSU and CICM already have an established academic relationship, with HSU currently validating CICM’s degree provision. The discussions now underway are separate from, and additional to, this existing validation arrangement.

Nils Theuninck is a third-year Master of Chiropractic student at Health Sciences University with an impressive background in elite sailing. He has competed internationally as part of the Swiss National Sailing Team and has earned several podium finishes at major events. Most recently, Nils sailed with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their challenge for the 37th America’s Cup. His dedication to both sport and chiropractic has been recognised with a 2025 International Sports Chiropractic Federation (FICS) Student Scholarship. We spoke to him about his sailing journey, how this influenced his decision to study chiropractic, and his goals for the future.

The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open and will close on 30 April 2026. If you’re a final‑year undergraduate, this is your chance to tell us about your experience of studying at HSU.

Our campuses in Bournemouth and London will be closed from 6pm Wednesday 24th December 2025, and will re-open at on Monday 5th January 2026.

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