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Applicant taster days

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Dates and booking

Available dates can be found below - just click the link for your preferred date to book your place. Only one date can be booked for each course you have applied to, and please be aware that places are limited.

Sport

Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Coaching and Physical Education
  • Wednesday 6 March 2024 - bookings now closed
  • Saturday 13 April 2024 - bookings now closed

Sports Therapy
  • Saturday 13 April 2024 - bookings now closed

Life Sciences

Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences

Don't forget to view your schedule for the day to find out what you've got to look forward to.

Unable to find a suitable date?

You can also meet us at our Open Day on Saturday 29 June 2024 - you'll still be able to find out more about studying with us, meet our staff and students and tour our campus.

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What is an Applicant Taster Day?

An Applicant Taster Day is more in-depth than an Open Day and gives you a more tailored experience. You'll find out more about your course and hear about the student experience through taster sessions and opportunities to meet academic staff and current students. You will also have an opportunity to view our accommodation and chat to our support services.

If you have already been to an Open Day, this is your chance to explore your course and subject area in more detail and if not, you'll get an in-depth introduction to studying here.

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What to expect on the day

Here are some of the things you'll be able to see and do during your Applicant Taster Day:

In-depth information

Get in-depth information about your chosen course.

Learn about student life

Hear about the student experience at BCU, and where your course will take you.

Explore the campus

See the facilities that you’ll have access to on your course.

Meet the experts

Talk to your future academic tutors.

Hear from our students

Our current students will tell you what it’s really like to study here.

Get all the info you need

Find out about finance, accommodation and student support.

Schedules

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12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

An introduction to the heart

We'll look at how the normal and abnormal heart functions differ, including differences in ECG patterns. You will have the opportunity to use the ECG kit and perform measurements. You will also learn about ECG signal processing using MATLAB. During this activity, you will work with MATLAB software and learn how to perform signal processing.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

How Biomedical Engineering can support the heart

We'll look at some of the available treatments for heart issues discussed earlier, including the existence of 3D printed artificial heart valves. Examine some of our 3D printed models and learn more about biomaterials and the 3D printing processes used for heart valve replacement.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

An introduction to the heart

We'll look at how the normal and abnormal heart functions differ, including differences in ECG patterns. You will have the opportunity to use the ECG kit and perform measurements. You will also learn about ECG signal processing using MATLAB. During this activity, you will work with MATLAB software and learn how to perform signal processing.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

How Biomedical Engineering can support the heart

We'll look at some of the available treatments for heart issues discussed earlier, including the existence of 3D printed artificial heart valves. Examine some of our 3D printed models and learn more about biomaterials and the 3D printing processes used for heart valve replacement.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

Please see details of Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year via the Engineering Applicant Taster Day page.

Please see details of Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year via the Engineering Applicant Taster Day page.

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Hands on in the lab

In this practical session you will look at blood samples to determine whether a patient is anaemic.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Physiology

Learn how to use equipment that takes physiological measurements, such as heart and muscle activity, and take your own recordings.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Hands on in the lab

In this practical session you will look at blood samples to determine whether a patient is anaemic.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Physiology

Learn how to use equipment that takes physiological measurements, such as heart and muscle activity, and take your own recordings.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us. Our support services, such as mental health and wellbeing and disability support, will also be available during this time.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Performance Analysis

Undertake a Notational Analysis practical in which you will discuss Key Performance Indicators relating to a variety of sports, before coding sample footage for the purpose of a post-match report.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Coaching

In this practical session you will look at approaches to coaching.

3.45pm

Visit our City Centre Campus for Accommodation Tours (optional)

At the end of your day, you will have the option to visit our City Centre campus to tour student accommodation. If you’re travelling by car, we will provide directions to the nearest car park. If you travel by public transport, we will provide one-way transport to our City Centre campus. If you're travelling by car, you'll be able to claim free parking at the Alexander Stadium and our City Centre Campus. However, please note that the Clean Air Zone is now in place across Birmingham City Centre. 

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Performance Analysis

Undertake a Notational Analysis practical in which you will discuss Key Performance Indicators relating to a variety of sports, before coding sample footage for the purpose of a post-match report.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Coaching

In this practical session you will look at approaches to coaching.

1.45pm

Visit our City Centre Campus for Accommodation Tours (optional)

At the end of your day, you will have the option to visit our City Centre campus to tour student accommodation or speak to support staff. If you’re travelling by car, we will provide directions to the nearest car park. If you travel by public transport, we will provide one-way transport to our City Centre campus. If you're travelling by car, you'll be able to claim free parking at the Alexander Stadium and our City Centre Campus. However, please note that the Clean Air Zone is now in place across Birmingham City Centre. 

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us. Our support services, such as mental health and wellbeing and disability support, will also be available during this time.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Performance Analysis

Undertake a Notational Analysis practical in which you will discuss Key Performance Indicators relating to a variety of sports, before coding sample footage for the purpose of a post-match report.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Coaching

In this practical session you will look at approaches to coaching.

3.45pm

Visit our City Centre Campus for Accommodation Tours (optional)

At the end of your day, you will have the option to visit our City Centre campus to tour student accommodation. If you’re travelling by car, we will provide directions to the nearest car park. If you travel by public transport, we will provide one-way transport to our City Centre campus. If you're travelling by car, you'll be able to claim free parking at the Alexander Stadium and our City Centre Campus. However, please note that the Clean Air Zone is now in place across Birmingham City Centre. 

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Performance Analysis

Undertake a Notational Analysis practical in which you will discuss Key Performance Indicators relating to a variety of sports, before coding sample footage for the purpose of a post-match report.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Coaching

In this practical session you will look at approaches to coaching.

1.45pm

Visit our City Centre Campus for Accommodation Tours (optional)

At the end of your day, you will have the option to visit our City Centre campus to tour student accommodation or speak to support staff. If you’re travelling by car, we will provide directions to the nearest car park. If you travel by public transport, we will provide one-way transport to our City Centre campus. If you're travelling by car, you'll be able to claim free parking at the Alexander Stadium and our City Centre Campus. However, please note that the Clean Air Zone is now in place across Birmingham City Centre. 

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us. Our support services, such as mental health and wellbeing and disability support, will also be available during this time.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Working in Elite Sport

As we go through the two sessions, we'll share our personal insights, as you gain a greater understanding of supporting athletes. In this first half we'll look at pre-game, through to dealing with injuries during a game. Please note, this is an interactive practical session, so please wear comfortable clothing. Your guests will not be able to take part in these sessions.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Working in Elite Sport

In the second half of this activity you'll look more at dealing with injuries during games before moving on to post-game recovery methods.

3.45pm

Visit our City Centre Campus for Accommodation Tours (optional)

At the end of your day, you will have the option to visit our City Centre campus to tour student accommodation. If you’re travelling by car, we will provide directions to the nearest car park. If you travel by public transport, we will provide one-way transport to our City Centre campus. If you're travelling by car, you'll be able to claim free parking at the Alexander Stadium and our City Centre Campus. However, please note that the Clean Air Zone is now in place across Birmingham City Centre. 

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Working in Elite Sport

As we go through the two sessions, we'll share our personal insights, as you gain a greater understanding of supporting athletes. In this first half we'll look at pre-game, through to dealing with injuries during a game. Please note, this is an interactive practical session, so please wear comfortable clothing. Your guests will not be able to take part in these sessions.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Working in Elite Sport

In the second half of this activity you'll look more at dealing with injuries during games before moving on to post-game recovery methods.

1.45pm

Visit our City Centre Campus for Accommodation Tours (optional)

At the end of your day, you will have the option to visit our City Centre campus to tour student accommodation or speak to support staff. If you’re travelling by car, we will provide directions to the nearest car park. If you travel by public transport, we will provide one-way transport to our City Centre campus. If you're travelling by car, you'll be able to claim free parking at the Alexander Stadium and our City Centre Campus. However, please note that the Clean Air Zone is now in place across Birmingham City Centre. 

4pm

Close

Travelling to your Applicant Taster Day

We're currently offering a range of discounts to help you to travel to your Applicant Taster Day.

By bus or coach

Once you've booked your place, look out for your confirmation email as it will include details of how to claim free bus travel in the West Midlands and free national coach travel (valid for you plus one guest).

By car

If you're travelling to us by car, you'll also be able to claim free parking at our City Centre campus and close to our City South, School of Art and School of Jewellery campuses.

City South Campus: Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences

Alexander Stadium: Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Coaching and PE, Sports Therapy (free parking also available at the Alexander Stadium)

(Please note that the Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year Applicant Taster Day is based at Millennium Point.)

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