What can I expect?
Get ready for a warm welcome from all our staff at AECC University College and prepare to join our health sciences community.
Starting university may seem daunting at first, but we provide academic and social support to guide you through this exciting chapter of your life. The University College is committed to excellence in teaching, providing you with the best learning environments and materials for your chosen course.
A blended-learning approach to teaching
The emphasis this year is premium on presence. We aim to hold smaller practical classes and seminars on-campus so that you have a greater opportunity to learn, question and discuss topics with staff.
At AECC we take a blended-learning approach to teaching with resources to support face-to-face (synchronous) teaching in both practical and in seminar sessions which can also be provided online via Moodle (the universities virtual learning environment).
Online materials may be provided either in advance of sessions to allow students to fully prepare creating the opportunity for further learning and expansion in class or provided post-session to reinforce and support further exploration of the topic. Importantly these materials are available for students 24/7 (asynchronous), allowing you to utilise at a time that best suits you and your learning style.
New Students Welcome Week 2024/25
Our staff and current students have worked together to deliver you a memorable Welcome Week, combining online and on campus activities throughout the week.
Welcome Week September 2024 Schedule –Welcome week details tbc
Welcome Week January 2025 Schedule – Welcome week details tbc
Please Note:
You will need to arrive at the main building reception at midday for registration.
Social Activities Itinerary – Find out more about social activities from our Students’ Union. For the most up to date information head on over to the Freshers Facebook group.
Your timetable will be published during arrivals week – you will receive a notification on your University College email when it is ready to view online on our timetable portal, Publish.
Want to know more about your timetable and how the academic year unfolds? Check the academic year calendar.
Discover our campus
Our Parkwood Campus and Garnet Campus’ are located on Parkwood Road, Boscombe, just a few minutes’ walk from beautiful Bournemouth beach. Our campus is home to our learning facilities, onsite clinic and specialist health science environment. Find more detail on our campuses below, including some of the state-of-the-art equipment that our student’s use in their studies and clinical work.
News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at AECC University College.
This year, Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW), 22nd-28th April, is all about raising awareness and speaking up for the chiropractic profession, to build understanding and recognition about the value and expertise that chiropractors bring to their local communities. This year’s theme is ‘Making Chiropractic Integral: Building connections and nurturing a community with the people and places that matter to you.’
On Wednesday 24th April, we held our first AECC University College ‘Staff vs. Students Sports Day’! It took place on Boscombe Beach, and what a great afternoon it was! Staff and students took part in sporting games, including tug of war, sprinting, the three-legged race, and dodgeball.
On Friday 12th April, the AECC University College was delighted to host the 42nd annual Physiotherapy Research Society (PRS) Conference at the Parkwood Campus in Bournemouth.
On Thursday 23rd May 2024, AECC University College will be inviting students, staff, alumni and members of the public to attend an evening lecture by Professor Richard Brown.
Brooke Ironside, age 20, is currently ranked third in Europe for the under 23 years 200 metres. She tells us how she juggles studying with training in her own words…
