Welcome to HSU | Health Sciences University

Congratulations on securing your place at Health Sciences University!

As you prepare for university life and the start of your course there is lots to consider, organise and plan for... and to feel excited about! Over the coming weeks we'll be adding information to this page to help you prepare for this next chapter, including what to expect from your first weeks at uni and important information about your course.

Professor Lesley Haig

Welcome from our Vice-Chancellor

“Congratulations on your successful application to Health Sciences University. It is both a privilege and a joy to welcome you into our academic community — a place where dedication to learning, compassion for others, and a commitment to excellence come together to shape the future of healthcare.

You have earned your place among a talented and diverse group of students who will go on to make a real difference in the world. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn from leading experts and healthcare practitioners, gain hands-on experience in clinical and community settings, work with state-of-the-art facilities, engage in groundbreaking research, and develop the skills and values needed to play a vital role in creating a healthier society.

I look forward to seeing you embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead, and to supporting you every step of the way on this exciting journey.”

Professor Lesley Haig
Vice Chancellor

The Students' Union Team at HSU

Welcome from our Students’ Union

“A huge congratulations and welcome to the Health Sciences University family!

You’ve worked hard to get here, and we can’t wait to help you settle in, make friends, and enjoy every moment of student life. Keep an eye out for our welcome events and activities — this is just the beginning of an amazing journey!”

Best wishes,

The SU Team

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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.

For the majority of our courses you will need to complete your enrolment in person during Welcome and Induction Week. You will be sent the date and time of your enrolment session via email. Details can also be found in Important Information about your course below.

 

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Welcome week and Induction

Our Welcome and Induction Weeks are designed to help you  settle in to university life and include opportunities to meet with your course team, find out more about services available to you, familiarise yourself with campus and the local area and get to know your fellow students at social events organised by our SU team.

Some elements are compulsory and others optional, but we encourage you to take part in as much as you can. Details of your Welcome Week Schedule will be sent to you prior to the start of Welcome Week and can also be accessed below.

Important information about your course


MSc Chiropractic (Pre-registration)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Chiropractic (pre-registration) course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your chiropractic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course.

In-person enrolment

Your in-person enrolment will take place on Monday 12 January. There will also be other activity planned for this day (see Welcome Week information below). Please arrive for registration at 11.30am.

Please also ensure you bring the following with you on the day:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.
Welcome Week

Welcome week takes place from Monday 12 – Friday 16 January and includes in person enrolment, induction sessions, a campus tour and social opportunities to help you prepare for the start of your studies and settle into university life.

A provisional timetable for Welcome Week can be downloaded below.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Chiropractic (Pre-registration)

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bournemouth campus soon!

MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration) course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course.

In-person enrolment

Your in-person enrolment will take place on Monday 12 January. There will also be other activity planned for this day (see Welcome Week information below). Please arrive for registration at 11am.

Please also ensure you bring the following with you on the day:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.
Welcome Week

Welcome week takes place from Monday 12 – Friday 16 January and includes in-person enrolment, induction sessions, a campus tour and social opportunities to help you prepare for the start of your studies and settle into university life.

A provisional timetable for Welcome Week can be downloaded below.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration)

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bournemouth campus soon!

MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course.

In-person enrolment

Your in-person enrolment will take place on Monday 12 January. There will also be other activity planned for this day (see Welcome Week information below). Please arrive for registration at 11.30am.

Please also ensure you bring the following with you on the day:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.
Welcome Week

Welcome week takes place from Monday 12 – Friday 16 January and includes in person enrolment, induction sessions, a campus tour and social opportunities to help you prepare for the start of your studies and settle into university life.

A provisional timetable for Welcome Week can be downloaded below.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bournemouth campus soon!

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course.

In-person enrolment

Your in-person enrolment will take place on Monday 12 January. There will also be other activity planned for this day (see Welcome Week information below). Please arrive for registration at 11am.

Please also ensure you bring the following with you on the day:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.
Welcome Week

Welcome week takes place from Monday 12 – Friday 16 January and includes in-person enrolment, induction sessions, a campus tour and social opportunities to help you prepare for the start of your studies and settle into university life.

A provisional timetable for Welcome Week can be downloaded below. Please note that for the purposes of enrolment you will be allocated to one of two groups. Your Group (A or B) will be confirmed on arrival, but all MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) students should arrive at 10.30am for Registration.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) Group A

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) Group B

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bournemouth campus soon!

MSc Podiatry (Pre-registration)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Podiatry (pre-registration) course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course.

In-person enrolment

Your in-person enrolment will take place on Monday 12 January. There will also be other activity planned for this day (see Welcome Week information below). Please arrive for registration at 11am.

Please also ensure you bring the following with you on the day:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.
Welcome Week

Welcome week takes place from Monday 12 – Friday 16 January and includes in person enrolment, induction sessions, a campus tour and social opportunities to help you prepare for the start of your studies and settle into university life.

A provisional timetable for Welcome Week can be downloaded below.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Podiatry (Pre-registration)

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bournemouth campus soon!

MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration) course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course.

In-person enrolment

Your in-person enrolment will take place on Monday 12 January. There will also be other activity planned for this day (see Welcome Week information below). Please arrive for registration at 10am.

Please also ensure you bring the following with you on the day:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.
Welcome Week

Welcome week takes place from Monday 12 – Friday 16 January and includes in-person enrolment, induction sessions, a campus tour and social opportunities to help you prepare for the start of your studies and settle into university life.

A provisional timetable for Welcome Week can be downloaded below. Please note that for the purposes of enrolment you will be allocated to one of two groups. Your Group (A or B) will be confirmed on arrival, but all MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) students should arrive at 10am for Registration.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration) Group A

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – MSc SPeech and Langauge Therapy (Pre-registration) Group B

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bournemouth campus soon!

Medical Ultrasound and MSK Medical Ultrasound (PGCert/PGDip/MSc)

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our Medical Ultrasound course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course and will also let you know if there is anything else you need to provide as part of your enrolment.

Course induction

Your course induction will take place online on Friday 9 January from 10am – 12.30pm. A timetable can be found below and links to the induction sessions will be emailed to you.

The induction is a good opportunity to ask any questions you may have so we encourage you to join all the sessions if you can.

Welcome Week Jan 2026 – Medical Ultrasound

We look forward to welcoming you to the course soon!

MSc Global Healthcare Management

Congratulations on successfully securing your place on our MSc Global Healthcare Management course at HSU! We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the Health Business School at HSU London in January and being a part of your academic journey.

Online registration

Our Admissions team will send you an email with pre-arrival information and instructions for completing your online registration ahead of the start date of your course. Please ensure you complete online registration as soon as possible.

Welcome week and in-person enrolment

Welcome week will take place at our London campus from Wednesday 7  – Friday 9 January. This will include your in-person enrolment and other activities designed to help you prepare for the start of your course and settle in to university life.

You will be allocated a Group and a timetable for Welcome Week and will be sent confirmation of this by email. Please make sure you make a note of your Group and attend all the sessions on the correct times and dates as provided in your timetable.

Welcome Week MSc Global Healthcare Management January 2026 timetable – Group A
Welcome Week MSc Global Healthcare Management January 2026 timetable – Group B
Welcome Week MSc Global Healthcare Management January 2026 timetable – Group C
Welcome Week MSc Global Healthcare Management January 2026 timetable – Group D
Welcome Week MSc Global Healthcare Management January 2026 timetable – Group E
Welcome Week MSc Global Healthcare Management January 2026 timetable – Group F

Send us a passport photo

Please send us a passport photo in advance for your student record and ID badge. This should be sent to registration@hsu.ac.uk no later than Wednesday 17 December if possible.

What to bring to your enrolment session

Please ensure you bring the following with you when you attend your in-person enrolment session during Welcome Week:

  1. Photo ID – a current passport or driving license to enable us to verify your identity.
  2. Evidence of your qualifications – these should be original certificates (and official translations if applicable). You do not need to provide GCSE certificates.

If you are studying with us on a Student visa, you must also bring the following with you:

  • Your current passport
  • Evidence of your date of entry to the UK
  • Your UK address and phone number
  • Your National Police Check, if you have been advised to provide one.

For more useful information to help you prepare for the start of your course, please download our MSc Global Healthcare Management Welcome Pack – January 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to our London campus in January 2026!

Get to know our campuses

During your welcome and induction week there will be lots of opportunity to explore your campus and the surrounding area, but you can start to familiarise yourself ahead of arrival with our handy guides below.

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