Course Specifications
Course specifications are the defining documents for academic courses and awards approved through the course approval and review process.
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Quality Assurance Framework
The University quality assurance framework includes all of the governance and operational arrangements in place at the University which allow us to appropriately establish, manage, monitor, enhance and assure the quality of provision and learner experience.
The Academic Policy and Procedure framework is made up of regulation, policy, procedure and process, and is overseen via the academic committee structure. The academic policy and procedure framework provides the underpinning requirements which evidence how the University meets many of the requirements (Conditions of Registration) as set by the Office for Students (OfS) and takes into account the best practice established sector wide via the UK Quality Assurance Agency (along with other sector bodies).
Course Specifications (previously for AECCUC) and Course Information Forms (previously for UCO) set out the information specific to each approved course which leads to an Award of the University.
We are pleased to have received accreditation, approval and endorsement from a number of professional, regulatory and statutory bodies, external education and international assessors and accrediting bodies.
Accreditations
We are pleased to have received accreditation, approval and endorsement from a number of external education and international assessors and accreditation bodies.
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Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University
Health Sciences University has announced the appointment of a new Head of School and confirmed a permanent Head of School, further strengthening its academic leadership as the University continues its growth and development.
HSU is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Visiting professors, Siobhan Harrington and Sarah Herbert. Both Siobhan and Sarah are senior leaders from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)
On Tuesday 17 March 2026, HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of Health Sciences University (HSU), attended the inauguration of the Health Sciences University Chancellor’s Fund.
We are delighted to announce that Jordan Cummins has been appointed Chair of the Health Sciences University's Board of Governors. Jordan will join the Board following the end of Jeni Bremner's tenure as Chair in March.
A pioneering community dance programme in Dorset is enabling older adults living with chronic lower back pain to move more, fear less and reconnect socially.
On Thursday 5th 2026, March Health Sciences University was delighted to host a vibrant evening celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 for the Dorset Police Women’s Inspire Network (WIN) and the Women’s Network at University Hospitals Dorset.
