Why study Health & Social Care at BU?

  • Dedicated £48M building: Be among the first students to benefit from the brand new £48 million Bournemouth Gateway Building, the new home of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
  • Clinical and community simulation suites: Learn in practice simulation suites that mirror both clinical and community workplace settings and provide a safe environment for you to practise your skills before heading out on placement
  • Placements: Develop your skills via BU’s network of integrated placements in NHS Trusts and community settings across the south
  • Professional accreditations: Relevant courses benefit from professional accreditations or approval from bodies such as the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), the College of Paramedics, the Association for Nutrition, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Social Work England.
  • Life-changing research: Study in an environment that generates life-changing research across health and social care – from improving nurse retention and tackling financial scams, to managing the effects of multiple sclerosis and improving nutritional care for people with dementia.

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Courses open for 2024 and 2025 entry

The following courses still have spaces available through Clearing to start this autumn. Call +44 (0)1202 966777 to talk to us about places in Clearing or apply online now.