AECC University College

Founded in 1965, AECC University College is a specialist health institution with character, international reputation and a history of caring. Located in Bournemouth, our Parkwood Campus is nestled in a beautiful bluebell woodland, just a 10 minute stroll from seven miles of award winning sandy beaches and picturesque sea views. We pride ourselves in the quality of our teaching and along with excellence in education we offer on-site clinical training and research within a unique multidisciplinary environment.

Worldwide reputation

Benefit from both our rich history of pioneering advances in the health sector and the quality knowledge of our teaching staff, who are regarded as the best in the world in their specialism. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses across our three schools:

• School of Chiropractic
• School of Rehabilitation, Sport and Psychology
• School of Radiology

Undergraduate Courses

Kick start your career in helping people with a health science focused undergraduate degree at AECC University College.

• Masters in Chiropractic – MChiro Hons
• BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging)
• BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology)
• BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation

Postgraduate Courses

Go further with postgraduate courses at the AECC University College.

• MSc Medical Ultrasound
• MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
• MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Therapy
• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
• MSc Physiotherapy (pre registration)
• MSc Chiropractic (graduate entry)
• MSc Chiropractic
• MSc Paediatric Musculoskeletal Health
• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology (online)
• MSc Occupational Therapy
• MSc Speech and Language Therapy
• MSc Dietetics (pre registration)
• MSc Podiatry (pre registration)
• MSc Breast Imaging
• MSc Psychological Therapy

Short Courses and CPD

Along with postgraduate qualifications, we also offer a number of CPD seminars on campus along with networking events for our growing healthcare alumni. Collaboration and creating new knowledge is central to our activity as a science – based University College and evidence base research is at the heart of everything we do.

• Ultrasound short courses
• CPD seminars

Welcoming Campus

Our small and welcoming campus means you can truly influence and harness the opportunities around you. Professional and personal support will underpin your academic success, allowing you to reach your goals and fulfil your potential. With over 50% of our students coming from outside the UK, our single campus has a vibrant and supportive international student community.

Support services

In order to support you during your time at AECC University College, we offer a wide range of student services to help you make the most of your degree.

Our beautiful library offers tech-enabled study pods, desk space, comfy and replaced seating and a self-serve kiosk.

Bournemouth key facts

• Voted best beach in the UK in TripAdvisor travellers’ choice award 2018
• Bournemouth experiences 7.7 hours of summer sunshine a day
• Rich mix of green spaces and an active water-sport community

*Based on information from Bournemouth tourism.

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Open days

Get an insight into what it is like to study at AECC University College. Come along to our next open day, there will be lots of academic staff and student representatives for you to talk with.

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