Health & Social Care

When you study to become a healthcare professional, you commit to making a lasting difference to people’s lives – and we’re committed to offering the best environment for you to flourish in your studies.

Health & Social Care courses

Why study Health & Care at BU?

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
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
Develop your skills via BU’s network of integrated placements in NHS Trusts and community settings across the south
Relevant courses benefit from professional accreditations from bodies such as the Nursing & Midwifery Council, the College of Paramedics, the Association for Nutrition, the Society of Sports Therapists, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
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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Full-time courses

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BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, and with a very high student satisfaction rate, our course in Adult Nursing expertly blends theory with real-world experience.

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BSc (Hons) Children's and Young People's Nursing

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, our BSc (Hons) in Children’s & Young People’s Nursing will teach you the theory, plus all the analytical, diagnostic and practical skills needed to become a registered nurse for this particular demographic.

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, this degree, with its strong focus on real-world experience, is an ideal choice for those looking to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the mental health care profession.

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

This three-year course is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) meaning that, upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as an Operating Department Practitioner.

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and with a strong emphasis on women-centred care, this course offers an equal balance of theory and practice.

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

This three-year course features an equal spilt of theory and practical elements and you will have access to simulation suites within the university- during both taught and student-managed learning sessions.

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), this course is designed to give you the knowledge, as well as the analytical and practical skills, to critically assess a service user’s circumstances in order to help them adapt to their environment and maximise their performance potential.

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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

As a trainee physiotherapist, you’ll treat people of all ages, with a range of difficulties and discover ways to help maximise each patient’s potential through your knowledge of human movement and function.

BA (Hons) Social Work

BA (Hons) Social Work is both an academic and professional qualification. Our course is approved by the social work regulator which means you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of your degree.

Apprenticeships

Foundation years

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BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course, a foundation year will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed for Adult Nursing. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

BSc (Hons) Nutrition

We have a foundation year option for those who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course, giving you a grounding in the subject. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

If you don't meet the requirements for this course, a foundation year will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed for Operating Department Practice. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.