Health and wellbeing

Whether your idea of achievement is climbing a mountain, excelling at sport, or simply handing in your assignments on time, we do know it's easier to be the best you can be when you're happy and healthy. Here are some of the ways we can help you be just that.

Off to a great start

We want your entire time at BU to be enjoyable, and that starts before you even get here. Your arrivals information will contain details about clubs and societies, events you might like to attend, sport taster activities and much more. Before you've even set foot on campus, you'll be able to find groups and networks that could be with you your whole life.

Art, music, sport and culture

Whether your hero is Monet, Mozart, Messi or Marshmello, you can pursue your passion at BU. With a music centre, a number of choirs and orchestras, an art gallery and outstanding sports facilities, the only difficult decision you'll have to make is what you want to do first.

A helping hand

It's not unusual for students to need some help settling into life at university so our AskBU team are on hand to point you in the direction of the right support for you – whether that’s in person or online. We have a range of services to help you make Bournemouth your home – from an on-site Medical Centre, to a Faith & Reflection Service. For those that need it, we have Ofsted-registered childcare facilities as well as student parking options on site (full details and charges online) if you’re living more than ten miles away while you’re studying.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD or ASC, or a medical or mental health condition, or a sensory or physical impairment, learning adjustments may be needed. By contacting Additional Learning Support (ALS), we will be able to identify the most appropriate support for you. As well as one-to-one learning support, which could be tuition and/or mentoring, we run specific skills workshops and can also advise you on assessments and funding assistance from the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA).

To find out more about ALS and the services and support we can provide, please contact us:

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965663

Email: als@bournemouth.ac.uk

Web: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/als

Looking after your wellbeing

We support a number of initiatives aimed at boosting your resilience, improving your wellbeing and managing your mental health. Whether you need support with adjusting to university life, or just want to talk about how you are feeling, we are here to help and have a wealth of support available, including online resources that you can access from anywhere.

For more information please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/health

When I started my MSc, little did I know just how fundamentally life-changing it would be for me or how absolutely pivotal the support from the BU community would be in my personal self-development and improvements in my health and wellbeing. Academic staff are so keen to inspire and shape their students’ future career pathways and are hugely encouraging and supportive.

Sarah Clark from UK, MSc Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology