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Ask Me Anything: Bournemouth University Student Rep

Hi everyone,

I'm a Student Representative for Bournemouth University (BU), and I'm here on The Student Room to answer any questions you might have about applying, studying, or student life!
If you're considering applying to BU for the 2026 academic year or in the future, please feel free to ask me anything – big or small.

📚 My Experience

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Course: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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Year: Final Year (Level 6)

I can offer genuine insight into my course, placements, living in Bournemouth, the campus, and anything else you're curious about!

🗓️ Upcoming Open Days & Key Links

If you want to see what BU is like, here are the details for our next Open Days:

Virtual Undergraduate Open Day = Wednesday, 10th December 2025 = ONLINE

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🌐 Key Website Links

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General Undergraduate Information: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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Postgraduate Information (if relevant to your questions): https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate

We are committed to helping you prepare and feel as comfortable as possible about potentially joining us here at beautiful and vibrant Bournemouth University.

Drop your questions below – I'll be checking back regularly! 👇

Reply 1

Hk200

Where did you normally get placements in BSc physiotherapy.

Reply 2

Bmth Uni Rhoda

Official Rep

Original post

by Hk200

Where did you normally get placements in BSc physiotherapy.

Hello! 👋 Thanks for your question.
Bournemouth University has excellent connections with local and regional health and social care services, including hospitals, care homes, and private sectors. This gives students experience across a diverse range of specialities and settings in the NHS and beyond! 🏥
🗺️ Where are placements typically located?
Our placements cover the Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire regions. Some common NHS Trusts include:

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

🩺 What specialities can you experience?
You will complete five mandatory placements covering a wide range of clinical specialties and healthcare settings. These include the core areas and many specialised fields.
Placements are very likely to include:

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions

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Cardiovascular & Respiratory care (including ICU)

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Neurological conditions and spinal units

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Orthopaedics

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Elderly Care

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Paediatrics (child health)

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Community settings and domiciliary care

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Women's Health

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Sports Medicine and private practice

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Oncology and palliative care

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Amputees and rehabilitation

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Occupational Health

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Mental Health and learning difficulties

The variety of placements is designed to give you a robust and comprehensive experience! 👍
Let me know if there's anything else you would like to know!