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Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

(4.1)
9 reviews
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Overview

Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) information

Level of study
Undergraduate59%Postgraduate41%
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female47%Male53%Other0%
Where students come from
International27%UK73%
Number of students
1,420
Source: HESA

About Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

UCAS code: A65

We are a specialist health sciences university, delivering high quality education, research, clinical and consultancy services in chiropractic, physiotherapy, psychology, sports, exercise and health science, radiology and imaging sciences. 

Source: Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

Tuition fees at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £9,250 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £14,027 and £17,684 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,684.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£32.6k

Average graduate salary

99%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

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Here are Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)'s top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

HSU logo120 UCAS points
Sport Rehabilitation

BSc 3 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo120 UCAS points
Chiropractic

MChiro 4 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo112 UCAS points
Osteopathy

MOst 4 Years full-time 2026

Borough High Street - London

HSU logo112-120 UCAS points
Radiography Radiotherapy and Oncology (with Foundation Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo112-120 UCAS points
Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo112-120 UCAS points
Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo104-120 UCAS points
Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo104-120 UCAS points
Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo64-100 UCAS points
Radiography Diagnostic Imaging (with Foundation Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo64-100 UCAS points
Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)

BSc (Hons) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo64-100 UCAS points
Sport Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)

BSc 4 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo64-100 UCAS points
Chiropractic (with Foundation Year)

MChiro 5 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

HSU logo64-100 UCAS points
Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Health Sciences University

Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) reviews

(4.1)
Based on 9 reviews from Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)'s students and alumni
5 star
62%
4 star
12%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
12%
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Showing 8 reviews

2nd year student

Student union has helped very much

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

It has it ups and downs

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Very poorly financed

(1)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Support is excellent

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Facilities could use more funding for better experience

(3)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Quite challenging and fun

(5)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

75%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

74%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

76%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

73%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

61%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

61%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

54%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

58%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

78%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

49%

low

How well organised is your course?

35%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

78%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

77%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

56%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

69%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

77%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

91%

high

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

75%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

78%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

86%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

61%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

81%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

74%

low

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