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.
Meet our staff We’re home to a team of dedicated, research-active staff spread across five different departments. By working together with regional healthcare partners, our international research is helping people live better, healthier lives and age well.
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.
Simulation-based education Our healthcare students are supported in developing clinical skills and simulation-based learning so that they can develop and rehearse their skills in realistic but safe scenarios.
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.
Hospital wards Find out about our patient wards where you can practice your skills and get used to working in a hospital ward setting.
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 See around the purpose-built home for the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences.
30/11/2023 BU-UHD partnership welcomes new Associate Professor of Nursing Practice The BU-UHD partnership has appointed its first Associate Professor of Nursing Practice, Dr Lindsay Welch, in a move that will strengthen the collaborative working.
24/11/2023 BU Professor features in new Derren Brown podcast series exploring our emotions Professor Roger Baker spoke about his work and research into emotional processing as part of the Boot Camp for Emotion podcast series.
01/11/2023 New research project to explore how community-based food activities can improve the health, wellbeing and social connectedness of older people The joint project between BU and United St Saviour’s Charity aims to boost health and social ties through community-based food activities for older residents in Bermondsey, London.
25/10/2023 Risk of kidney health problems among returnee Nepali migrants Labour migrants working in six countries across the Gulf and Malaysia are more at risk of kidney health problems compared to non-migrants from their place of origin, a BU study has found.
