The University College operates a large community-based chiropractic clinic[2] that provides subsidised treatments, supports student placements, and is a base for research and development activities.

It offered the first undergraduate and postgraduate Masters courses in 1997, validated by the University of Portsmouth and accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) in 2000.

[5] AECC University College was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in 2017, and registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as a higher education provider in 2018.

[9] This is complemented and supported by onsite imaging facilities for patient diagnostics consisting of 10 ultrasound units (in an adjacent building), an open upright MRI scanner (1 of only 7 in the UK), digital X-ray in a separate suite with mock ward facilities, and a rehabilitation gym.

Parkwood Campus consists of the main University College building, Chiropractic Clinic, Cavendish House, and the student Gym.

The gym is housed within a sports hall which is used for various activities including: netball, hockey, basketball, badminton, handball and football.

The building has original stained-glass windows and high ceilings, and houses over 10,000 books, 14,000+ online journals, medical databases, anatomical and other learning and academic software.

The room houses the following functional assessment equipment: AECC University College hosted the Icelandic Olympic track and field team prior to their participation in the London 2012 Games.