Health Sciences University

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Health Sciences University
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Health Sciences University main building and reception
Established1965
Chancellor The Princess Royal
Vice-Chancellor Lesley Haig
Students1220
Undergraduates 891
Postgraduates 329
Location, ,
England

50°43′38″N1°49′44″W / 50.72728°N 1.82876°W / 50.72728; -1.82876
CampusSuburban
Website www.hsu.ac.uk

Health Sciences University, formerly AECC University College, is a specialist university in Bournemouth that offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses in a range of health sciences disciplines.

Contents

These include Chiropractic, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography, Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation, and Sport and Exercise Science.

As a specialist provider, this range of courses sits alongside teaching and clinical facilities based onsite, including a large clinic, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, and rehabilitation gym.

The University College operates a large community-based Chiropractic clinic [1] that provides subsidised treatments, supports student placements, and is a base for research and development activities. AECC University College opened a new Integrated Rehabilitation Centre in October 2022. [2]

AECC University College was founded in September 1965 as the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, renamed in 1969 to the Anglo-European of Chiropractic (AECC).

History

The Anglo-European College of Chiropractic was established with financial backing of European Chiropractors, supported by the European Chiropractor’s Union (ECU), and recognised by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). This was the first Chiropractic training programme in Europe and passed its first Chiropractors in 1969.

The official opening of the AECC at its present location in Boscombe took place on 21 May 1982. [3]

AECC University College went on to offer the first validated degree course in Chiropractic in 1988. It offered the first undergraduate and postgraduate Masters courses in 1997, validated by the University of Portsmouth and accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) in 2000.

Alongside the University of South Wales and the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, the former Anglo-European College of Chiropractic is one of only three institutions in the United Kingdom to offer Chiropractic degrees recognised by the General Chiropractic Council. [4]

AECC University College later supported the University of Portsmouth to develop a Professional Doctorate in Chiropractic.

Bournemouth University became the validating partner in 2005, and in 2007-8 new educational provision was validated in related diagnostic and rehabilitation fields of Medical Ultrasound (MSc) and Clinical Exercise Science (BSc delivered in partnership with BU).

AECC University College was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in 2017, and registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as a higher education provider in 2018. AECC University College has since begun to further diversify its provision in health sciences-related disciplines in response to workforce gaps identified in Allied Health and related disciplines.

AECC University College changed its name to Health Sciences University in 2024.

Clinical services

In 2009 AECC University College opened a new clinic building to support its Clinical Services, consisting of 33 treatment rooms, a suite of tutor rooms, a student study space and a rehabilitation gym. The Clinic treats over 50,000 patient contacts a year. [5]

This is complemented and supported by onsite imaging facilities for patient diagnostics consisting of 10 ultrasound units (in an adjacent building), an open upright MRI scanner (1 of only 7 in the UK), digital X-ray in a separate suite with mock ward facilities, and a rehabilitation gym.

AECC University College’s Human Performance Laboratory supports education in physiological and biomechanical measurement, data analysis and interpretation to support functional assessment, kinematic and kinetic analysis. This underpins motion analysis required across health sciences courses including Chiropractic and Physiotherapy.

AECC University College was awarded £2.7m funding [6] by the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership [7] (Dorset LEP) in September 2020 towards the building of a new Integrated Rehabilitation Centre facility and to develop a programme of new courses and patient services.

The £4.5m Integrated Rehabilitation Centre officially opened in October 2022; [8] a treatment facility with 238m2 of multi-zoned rehabilitation space, and an additional nine treatment rooms. AECC University College is working in partnership with a local primary care network and local NHS providers to deliver care and support patients both on and offsite.

Campus facilities

The University College campus is split into Parkwood Campus and Garnet Campus, located across the road from each other.

Parkwood Campus consists of the main University College building, Chiropractic Clinic, Cavendish House, and the student Gym. Across the road, Garnet Campus is home to the School of Rehabilitation, Sport and Psychology and the Integrated Rehabilitation Centre.

Cavendish House

Cavendish House is home to the School of Radiology. Equipment includes the VERT (Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Treatment) and Samsung and AGFA Clinical rooms.

Toggler's Arms & Spine & Dine Refectory

Student bar, dining and leisure facilities.

Gym

AECC University College gym has cardio facilities housing spinning bikes, rowing machines and a cross trainer. It also has a well-equipped weights area and climbing wall. The gym is housed within a sports hall which is used for various activities including: netball, hockey, basketball, badminton, handball and football. It also holds various exercise classes through the week.

Library

The library at AECC University College is situated in what was once the chapel to the convent. The building has original stained-glass windows and high ceilings, and houses over 10,000 books, 14,000+ online journals, medical databases, anatomical and other learning and academic software. The Library offers group study pods, desk space, seating areas and a self-service kiosk.

Exercise and Sport Performance Centre

Exercise and Sport Performance Centre

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Patient in the AECC exercise centre

The Exercise Centre houses a range of strengthening and assessment tools. The room houses the following functional assessment equipment:

AECC University College hosted the Icelandic Olympic track and field team prior to their participation in the London 2012 Games. The sport performance centre works with various sporting teams including Southampton FC, AFC Bournemouth, [9] Bournemouth Rugby Football Club and The Seagulls.

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