Department of Medical Science & Public Health Discover more about our work in the fields of human sciences and public health and find out about how we influence policy in these areas.
Department of Midwifery & Health Sciences The Midwifery & Health Sciences department supports the development of professionals for midwifery, paramedic science and operating department practice.
Department of Nursing Science Learn about the training we offer in nursing and clinical sciences, as well as what research we're conducting in this field.
Department of Rehabilitation & Sport Sciences The Department of Rehabilitation & Sport Sciences supports the development of allied health professionals (Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists), Nutritionists, Sports Therapists and Sport and Exercise Scientists.
Department of Social Sciences & Social Work Read about how our research into the fields of social sciences and social work has an impact on people's lives and find out how that feeds into our courses.
CPD for you and your employees See what Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units we offer and find out how completing these could lead to a Master's qualification.
Public Involvement in Education and Research Find out how we include carers and service users in our work, from our research and teaching to our admissions process and course development.
Explore our research Explore more about the institutes and centres in the Faculty of Health & Social Science and read about the impact of their research.
See more of our research Find out about our other research centres and groups, and what work they're doing within the community and further afield.
Hospital wards Find out about our patient wards where you can practice your skills and get used to working in a hospital ward setting.
Plinth room Explore our plinth room where you can learn important skills and practise on real patients.
Operating theatre Experience what it’s like to work in surgery within our operating theatre/anaesthetic room simulation suite.
See more of our facilities Explore the other facilities we make use of within the faculty and find out how they can improve your learning experience.
Bournemouth Gateway Building Learn about the brand new home for the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, due to open in summer 2020.
Athena SWAN The Faculty of Health & Social Sciences is enhancing its commitment to equality by applying for a Departmental Silver Athena SWAN Award.
Fair Access Research Find out more about the work the Faculty is exploring into issues of fair access to higher education.
26/05/2020 Health promoters crucial to increase births at birthing centres in rural Nepal, research finds Local health promoters can raise awareness of the advantages of using rural birthing centres, reducing a woman’s risk of dying in childbirth.
19/05/2020 Orthopaedic Research Institute produces videos for self-managing hip osteoarthritis The video series includes advice to support patients to manage their symptoms at home.
05/05/2020 BU Professor supports NHS response to protect vulnerable people from Covid-19 scams Professor Keith Brown has produced videos and guidance to help health and social care staff spot and tackle fraud related to Covid-19.
22/04/2020 BU Professor appointed as Medical Commander at Poole Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic Head of BU’s Orthopaedic Research Institute Professor Robert Middleton is available 24 hours a day to respond to any changes that require medical decisions.
