Access to Higher Education Diploma – Osteopathic Sciences and Healthcare
Take your first step towards a degree in a healthcare discipline with this nationally recognised award.
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The Subjects Offered at Health Sciences University
We offer health education undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and professional short courses in the fields of chiropractic, medical imaging and radiology, psychology and sport, exercise and health science. Visit the subject areas that interests you and register your interest on a course.
Chiropractic
Training to becoming a chiropractor at Health Sciences University can be a hugely rewarding career choice. Our chiropractic courses mean you can learn the skills to diagnose, treat and prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
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First Contact Practice
Allied Health Professions bring a unique set of skills to primary care. A First Contact Practitioner (FCP) is a registered allied health professional who is the first point of contact for patients, providing expertise and increased capacity to general practice and providing patients with faster access to the right care.
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Medical Imaging, Radiography and Radiotherapy
Our School of Radiology provides courses at undergraduate postgraduate level and short courses in ultrasound for a range of healthcare professionals.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists are creative problem solvers who enjoy enabling people to get the most out of life. As an Occupational Therapist, you'll empower people to overcome challenges that they are facing, so that they can live their lives as independently and fully as possible.
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Osteopathy
Osteopaths are highly trained professionals with particular expertise in the musculoskeletal system – the muscles, joints and their relationship with other systems of the body.
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Podiatry
A Podiatrist looks after the feet, ankles and lower limbs of a patient. Podiatrists are experts in the structure, function and health of these parts of the body. Podiatrists see anyone with a foot problem; treating patients of all ages, from babies to older people.
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Psychology
Where clinical experience and psychological understanding meet. Get to grips with your preferred study of the human mind and its functions.
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy offers a varied career path, with opportunities to make a real positive difference to people’s lives.
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Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) is a specialised field focused on diagnosing and treating communication disorders and swallowing difficulties.
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Sport, Exercise and Performance
Discover our evidence-based, practical approach to improving elite sport, sports performance, public health, and the wellbeing of the population.
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Dietetics
Studying Dietetics offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on individual and public health by addressing nutritional issues and promoting healthy eating habits.
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CICM Acupuncture
Become a confident, competent acupuncturist and make a difference to people’s lives with our Bachelor of Science (Honours) course in acupuncture.
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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.
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) are delighted to announce a significant milestone for both institutions, as the process for CICM to join the HSU community is completed.
Health Sciences University is seeking additional Lay Members to join its Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC). This is a voluntary, unpaid role, open to members of the public. You do not need any experience of research or of university committees to take part.
Health Sciences University has become one of 50 founding signatories to the UK Government’s new Women in Research Charter, launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 1 July 2026.
Health Sciences University (HSU) joins other universities across the South including the University of Portsmouth, Southampton Solent University, the University of Chichester, Arts University Bournemouth and the University of Winchester, to create a Shared Virtual Technology Transfer Office (SV-TTO) - a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Wessex region.
Health Sciences University (HSU) and UK Management College (UKMC) and have announced a new academic partnership that will expand access to high-quality higher education and create new opportunities for students across the north of England.
HSU graduate Ben Samways studied BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Science before progressing into strength and conditioning with an MSc at Bournemouth University.
