Online Students | Health Sciences University

Welcome Online Students

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Welcome to Health Sciences University!

We are delighted you have chosen to study with us this year and look forward to supporting you on your journey. Online students are as much a part of the HSU community as our on-campus students, and we hope that your time as a student with us will be positive and rewarding.

To help you get the most from your university experience from the very beginning, please find information that will be useful ahead of starting your course.

Registering for your course

Our Admissions team will email you information and registration instructions ahead of the start of your course, along with details of any documentation or other checks you need to complete as part of the registration process.

As part of this information you’ll be sent a link to our online registration form which takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By registering you’ll also be agreeing to abide by our Student Terms & Conditions and our regulations and policies. More information about these will be sent with your registration instructions.

We will be holding an online enrolment event on Friday 12 September, and full details including timings and links will be shared with you soon. This event will be recorded if you are unable to attend.

If you have any questions about registering for your course please contact admissions@aecc.ac.uk so the team can assist you.

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Preparing your qualifications and ID ready for verification

To complete enrolment, you will need to make sure you have submitted all important documentation to us via the below downloadable form. Please complete and email to admissions@aecc.ac.uk.

If you have overseas qualifications please ensure these have been officially translated in to English.

Course Pre-reading

Recommended pre-reading for some of our courses is provided below. This material can help provide a solid foundation for your studies: ensuring you are familiar with key concepts and are prepared for class discussions, giving you a confident start to your academic journey.

Postgraduate Courses

MSc Musculoskeletal Paediatric Health

Starting a postgraduate Masters programme in Paediatric Musculoskeletal Health is an exciting and challenging journey.

To help you get back into academia after being in practice for some time, we have included a list of recommended activities and readings for you to engage with.

To familiarise yourself with the latest trends and calls to action in paediatric musculoskeletal health, please have a read through this article:

Foster, H. E., Scott, C., Tiderius, C. J., Dobbs, M. B., & Members of the Paediatric Global Musculoskeletal Task Force (2020). Improving musculoskeletal health for children and young people – A ‘call to action’. Best practice & research. Clinical Rheumatology34(5), 101566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2020.101566.

To brush up on your literature searching and writing skills at Masters level, have a look at these resources:

Introduction – Literature Searching – Library & Student Services at AECC University College

Critical Writing Level 7 arch | PPT (slideshare.net)

The course is distance-based and fully-delivered online. To help you familiarise yourself with our library and student services, have a look at these resources:

Welcome – Induction – Library & Student Services

Start Here – Distance Learner Support Guide – Library & Student Services

Start Here – Student Support – Library & Student Services

Take the time to immerse yourself in these materials and you will be ready to start and excel in your studies with us. We look forward to welcoming you in person at the online induction day on Friday 20th of September 2024.

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology (Online)
MSc Performance Psychology (Online)
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Library & Learning Services

We support your studies with our mix of friendly staff, specialist library, e-learning materials and technical support.

Our extensive, specialist library collection is highly regarded by our students and has been tailored and developed to enhance your learning and research experience. The Library stocks over 10,000 books and provides access to over 600+ e-books, 14,000+ online journals, medical databases, anatomical and other specialist software including Anatomy.TV.

Meet our student services

We offer support, guidance and information

Our Student Services team offers support to students whether it’s academic or personal. Student Services are available to all students, all Schools and all years and our advisors will be happy to help you with any questions or queries.

News

Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.

The welcome desk at the Health Sciences University health and support pop-up event

On Monday 6th October, staff and students from Health Sciences University opened the doors to its 6-day health and support pop-up event at the Boscombe Arts Depot in Boscombe High Street, at 616-622 Christchurch Road, opposite Costa Coffee.

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Following the recent announcement of Health Sciences University’s (HSU) outcomes in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) exercise, HSU is proud to announce its formal commitment to the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Concordat

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Research England has today published the results of the fourth Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). Health Sciences University (HSU) was included in the STEM Specialists Cluster, along with eight other institutions. 

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