Academic Year Dates
Our academic dates are listed in the links below. Please select an academic year to view key term and teaching dates.
Please note: Dates for the 2025/2026 academic year and beyond are provisional and should be used as a guide only. Some variation may occur between courses, so we recommend confirming details with your course leader before making any arrangements.
Academic Year Dates 2025-2026
These dates are provided as a guide and may be subject to change
Learn More
Academic Year Dates 2026-2027
These dates are provided as a guide and may be subject to change
Learn MoreCampus Closure Dates
Campus Closure Dates 
| Bournemouth Campus | London Campus | |
| Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 18 to Monday 21 April 2025 |
Campus closed Friday 18 – Monday 21 April inclusive |
Campus closed Friday 18 – Monday 21 April inclusive |
| Early May Bank Holiday Monday 5 May |
Campus open (for the whole weekend) |
Campus closed Monday 5 May |
| Spring Bank Holiday Monday 26 May |
Campus open (for the whole weekend) |
Campus closed Monday 26 May |
| Summer Bank Holiday Monday 25 August |
Campus closed Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August inclusive |
Campus closed Monday 25 August |
| Christmas & New Year period 25-26 | Campus will close at 18:00 on Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 4 January 2026 inclusive (Campus reopens Monday 5 January) | Campus will close at 18:00 on Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 4 January 2026 inclusive (Campus reopens Monday 5 January) |
News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.
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.
An innovation developed through HSU’s Centre for Osteopathic Research and Leadership (CORaL) has been selected by the World Health Organization as one of just 21 projects worldwide to feature at the WHO Global Summit.
Advance HE has published a new report that explores the merger which brought together AECC University College in Bournemouth and the University College of Osteopathy in London to create Health Sciences University (HSU).
