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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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.
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.
For Health Sciences University, training the next generation of highly skilled and compassionate speech and language therapists has never been more pressing, as the UK Government publishes its long-awaited Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which outlines “a vision for education for the next decade”.
