This is a guest blog post by current student Cara Ginnifer, studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. Hello, my name is Cara, I’m a student ODP. I initially heard about the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF) through student finance. Most students are aware of student finance but as allied health professionals we can apply… Read more »
What’s it all about? Medical imaging is an essential element of modern medicine and plays a key role in the diagnosis, treatment, and observation of disease. It is a rapidly growing field within healthcare and research as well as industries focused on clinical equipment manufacturing. The clinical and managerial leadership competencies that this course develops… Read more »
Hello. I’m Vicki and I graduated from BU in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and decided to stay here for my postgraduate degree in MSc Nutrition and Behaviour. Why did I choose BU again? The nutrition team A big part of my decision was based on the quality ofthe teaching and level of… Read more »
I am studying MSc Nutrition and Behaviour and it is mandatory to do a 12-day placement as a part of the degree program. The great aspect of our course is the flexibility provided to us to choose where and what we wanted to do with our placement. I scored a place in the Nutrition department… Read more »
It can be overwhelming to pick the right place for your higher studies. After careful research, I chose Bournemouth as my study destination. Here are my top 5 reasons: Safety: As a petite hijabi woman, safety is my top priority when choosing a place to live. Surely, everyone can resonate with the fact that no… Read more »
Trying to eat healthily can be overwhelming, given the ever-increasing amount of information out there. Healthy eating has been eclipsed by trends. There is always a new diet that can fit you in that dress faster or a newly discovered “superfood” that can transform your brain or a “detox tea” that will give you the… Read more »
This is a guest blog by Youssef Karaki, a MSc Public Health graduate. I have completed a master’s degree in Public Health with merit from Bournemouth University, England. The programme allowed me to develop critical thinking techniques in health research. It has also taught me how to focus on public health issues holistically from environmental health,… Read more »
Being a master’s student is an enriching and adrenaline filled experience (more likely to be induced by deadlines than bungee jumping). No, we do not spend all day in the library crying over assignments and research articles. Each day is unique and there is no such thing as monotony when you are doing your postgraduate… Read more »
What’s it all about? Health Research is about so much more than running trials for new drugs. It’s about improving healthcare – and we will cover numerous ways in which this can be done. We’ve designed this dynamic course to take students through the journey of designing and carrying out a piece of research. It… Read more »
Money is one of the important factors that influences the choice of a university. As an international student, pursuing my postgraduate degree in UK meant managing finance was a top priority. Tuition fee is a major expense when planning a higher education budget. While shortlisting universities to apply to, scholarships on offer were a major… Read more »
Hey everyone, my name is Alejandra and I’m an MSc Nutrition and Behaviour student from Colombia. Throughout the academic year, I have had lots of different projects from my course, from my placement, through the Global Talent Programme or other extra-curricular activities. There is one, in particular, that I will forever remember because it had… Read more »
Hello, my name is Ijeoma Madukaife, a Public Health Master’s degree student 2018/2019. You are probably asking yourself, am I sure this is the right course for me? Well, my answer is YES!! First of all, not everyone has it all figured out. So, don’t be too hard on yourself. Public Health is all about… Read more »
5 Healthy & Simple Recipes
My top tips for wellbeing for winter
Preparing for my first winter in the UK as an international student – discover my winter survival kit
How I manage a part-time job and my budgeting top tips
Living in a dorm room VS a student house
My experiences of studying at BU and being hard of hearing
Mental well-being and why it’s important for international students
Life at university from a mature students perspective
TIGA ‘Graduate of the Year’ Harry talks about his passion for Games Design
Making the most of Uni Life as an International student at BU